SHO is getting up there in mileage (110,000) and starting to get a little clunky on bumps. So it think it's time to start looking into replacing suspension parts. Is it worth it to replace the strut and spring at the same time? I want to stay OEM and keep the original ride so would just be going back with stock parts. It seems to me the strut only needs to be replaced, but that means having to use a spring compressor to swap struts, correct? I think I have the correct part number for my SHO for the front starts but will be calling Ford dealer nearby to make sure. I could not find fully loaded strut assembly for my SHO, any thoughts?
Strut Part numbers I think are correct are:
DG1Z-18124U (Strut left w/o performance package)
DG1Z-18124W (Strut right w/o performance package)
Also based on the shop manual there are a lot of fasteners to be discarded and put in as new. The one that I am having issues finding is the wheel hub bolt. Per the manual it is part number W705967, but when I look this up it says it does not fit my vehicle on the ford site.
Another other suspension items that are worth doing at the same time?
The dealer should be able to supply you with whatever part numbers you need, I just rotated my tires and the tags on the struts are still intact. Make sure you replace the turn plate bearings when you replace your front struts.
Struts and mounts should always be replaced at the same time for best performance.
Find a local shop that will disassemble and reassemble them for you, if you are comfortable doing the rest of it. Basically, as shown in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwmv-UiAeQs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwmv-UiAeQs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwmv-UiAeQs)
If you want to retain the original quality ride then the part numbers applicable to your 2013MY can be found below. Z
13+NON-PP SHO Front Struts Part numbers...
MOTORCRAFT AST12329 -AST12250, DG1Z18124E, DG1Z18124Y
Front Left; w/ Painted Calipers
MOTORCRAFT AST12328 -AST12251, DG1Z18124F, DG1Z18124X Front Right; w/ Painted Calipers..
13+NON-PP REAR SHOCKS DG1Z18125C
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=front-suspension-struts-and-springs&Diagram=&PartNumbers= (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=front-suspension-struts-and-springs&Diagram=&PartNumbers=)
Quote from: 6500rpm on January 05, 2020, 11:24:29 AM
The dealer should be able to supply you with whatever part numbers you need, I just rotated my tires and the tags on the struts are still intact. Make sure you replace the turn plate bearings when you replace your front struts.
Do you have a part number for what your talking about? Sorry responding so late, it's been a hell of a week.
I believe he is referring to the strut mounts. No sense in replacing struts and not the mounts.
X-2 Strut mount bracket should always be replaced in pairs. Z
Ford Part No- DG1Z-18183-A
Part Description Bracket
Require Quantity 2
Package Quantity 1
Replaced By FB5Z-18183-A
$32.31- ea
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-bracket_dg1z-18183-a.html?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&Location=front-suspension-struts-and-springs,,18183 (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-bracket_dg1z-18183-a.html?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&Location=front-suspension-struts-and-springs,,18183)
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=front-suspension-struts-and-springs&Diagram=&PartNumbers= (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=front-suspension-struts-and-springs&Diagram=&PartNumbers=)
Is the link you posted pretty much everything to do the front struts? I assume replacing bolts not a terrible idea. Any idea why the drivers side is $20 more?
Quote from: Sbouvia on January 12, 2020, 10:09:40 PM
Is the link you posted pretty much everything to do the front struts? I assume replacing bolts not a terrible idea. Any idea why the drivers side is $20 more?
www.rockauto.com (http://www.rockauto.com) has both sides listed for
$74.79 There is also a Promo-code located on Top of the forum home page kindly provided by SHOdded. Z :)
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut,7584 (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut,7584)
Quote from: ZSHO on January 11, 2020, 07:53:43 PM
X-2 Strut mount bracket should always be replaced in pairs. Z
Ford Part No- DG1Z-18183-A
Part Description Bracket
Require Quantity 2
Package Quantity 1
Replaced By FB5Z-18183-A
$32.31- ea
I see this on rock auto are they not correct?
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-bracket_dg1z-18183-a.html?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&Location=front-suspension-struts-and-springs,,18183 (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-bracket_dg1z-18183-a.html?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&Location=front-suspension-struts-and-springs,,18183)
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=front-suspension-struts-and-springs&Diagram=&PartNumbers= (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=front-suspension-struts-and-springs&Diagram=&PartNumbers=)
I just confirmed with the parts dept and Part #: AD1147 (18183) should fit your vehicle. Z :)
[Strut mount bracket] $28.79-ea
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut+mount,7600 (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut+mount,7600)
Z you are the man. Quick question. In a thread above you put a link to a bunch of parts on ford parts giant. Are the nuts and bolts listed all that will be needed to complete the job? Also in your opinion will I need the cover? I have included screen shots of the questions.
Oh and I suppose I can ask this on the same thread. I also plan on doing the rear shocks. Should I replace all the parts highlighted in the picture attached? I assume the springs are fine to reuse unless broken as I want to keep stock ride.
I would order new bolts and Pad rubber (anti-sqeak) for a peace of mind,especially with all the rust and corrossion buildup over the years,especially if original...
It will also help with any creaking noises throughout the suspension component's. Z
[Rear suspension]
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=rear-springs-and-shock-absorbers&Diagram=&PartNumbers= (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?Vin=1FAHP2KT2DG150017&Filter=()&SubCategoryUrl=rear-springs-and-shock-absorbers&Diagram=&PartNumbers=)
One final question. I think the manual says I need a new nut for the axle shaft/hub nut after installing the new strut, is this correct? If so when I look up the part number in the manual it says not for your car. W705967 is the wheel hub nut noted in the manual. Under section 204-01 page 3063 numbers 12 and 13 it says to tighten the axle with the old nut then remove it and place the new nut on and torque to 258lb-ft. I may have to borrow my father in laws 3/4" torque wrench for that one.
Yes it is routine to replace the hub nut every time the old one is removed from the vehicle.
Quote from: SHOdded on January 24, 2020, 02:51:45 PM
Yes it is routine to replace the hub nut every time the old one is removed from the vehicle.
Can you or ZSHO confirm if part W705967 is the correct part number?
Quote from: Sbouvia on January 25, 2020, 02:59:32 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on January 24, 2020, 02:51:45 PM
Yes it is routine to replace the hub nut every time the old one is removed from the vehicle.
Can you or ZSHO confirm if part W705967 is the correct part number?
Ford (-W712435-S439) Axle Nut, Bearing Nut -M22. Z
$5.18(https://i.imgur.com/hsgxFNt.jpg)
https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-nut-w712435s439?c=Zz1mcm9udC1kcml2ZS1heGxlJnM9YXhsZS1zaGFmdHMtYW5kLWpvaW50cyZsPTUmbj1Bc3NlbWJsaWVzIFBhZ2UmYT1mb3JkJm89dGF1cnVzJnk9MjAxMyZ0PXNobyZlPTMtNWwtdjYtZ2Fz (https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-nut-w712435s439?c=Zz1mcm9udC1kcml2ZS1heGxlJnM9YXhsZS1zaGFmdHMtYW5kLWpvaW50cyZsPTUmbj1Bc3NlbWJsaWVzIFBhZ2UmYT1mb3JkJm89dGF1cnVzJnk9MjAxMyZ0PXNobyZlPTMtNWwtdjYtZ2Fz)
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-nut_-w712435-s439.html?Vin=1FAHP2KT5DG183206&Filter=()&Location=front-knuckle-and-hub,,HN2 (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-nut_-w712435-s439.html?Vin=1FAHP2KT5DG183206&Filter=()&Location=front-knuckle-and-hub,,HN2)