Struts on a 2010 MKS

[pmezo33]

Not really a question, more of a statement, but whoever designed the struts at ford on the 2010's need to be shot.  Took me about 3 hours just to get the front right strut out.  Just one strut.  Still have the other side to do, but it should hopefully go much smoother.

Lower control arm, cv axle, tie rod end, brakes and rotor, steering knuckle, and the end link all needed to come out just to get this stupid thing out. 

Absolutely ridiculous.   

[ZSHO]

That sux man, guess when it rains it pours. Z
I think a couple of cold one's are in store.

[SHOdded]

I don't think the 2013+ guys know whatcha talkin' about ... tra la la la la

[pmezo33]

I don't think the 2013+ guys know whatcha talkin' about ... tra la la la la

I know... I've seen the struts on the newer models.  Looks like a walk in the park compared to this nonsense of a job.  Just a couple bolts and out they go.  Definitely not with the 10's.

Luckily, the other side went much faster.  Got it out in about an hour.  Much easier when i know exactly what needs to be removed.  Still a real PITA.

Now i'm taking another break while my impact recharges.  Then back together with the new struts and onto the shocks.  I'm thinking the shocks should be much easier.  I really need to get another battery for that thing.

[pmezo33]

And the new struts, strut bearings, and shocks are all in.  Shocks were easy.  Struts suck.  Have power tools if anyone wants to tackle this.

Hopefully everyone has the newer models with the easy off struts, so they don't have to deal with this.  Fun way to spend a rainy saturday.

[SHOdded]

Congrats on getting it all done.  No mean feat.