How do you screw up a spring install? They only go in one way. :lol1:
HELP! Front struts blown out 2013 GT w/ BMR springs
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How do you screw up a spring install? They only go in one way. :lol1:
upside down install could be a culprit, not saying that it happened but its possible that it could be
My buddy is an ASE cert tech that works on imports all day long, and used to work on Land Rovers. He knows how to change a spring/strut like the back of his hand.
The only thing we did differently was reuse the factory mounts, of which BMR does NOT recommend.
And just got off the phone with the only dealer up here that does carry Ford Racing parts, and they don't have the struts in stock....****.
The only thing we did differently was reuse the factory mounts, of which BMR does NOT recommend.
And just got off the phone with the only dealer up here that does carry Ford Racing parts, and they don't have the struts in stock....****.
I made a thread for you on our site to get the vendors attention. Maybe we can get someone to help you out D. I know one of them has Koni yellows and STR's in stock. Dave runs the Koni's and really likes them.
Only thing is my parents come into town tomorrow evening. I really don't feel like hearing my dad lecture me on modifying my car, but I guess I might have to face the choir on this one.
I want to go back to a factory strut, just because it can be done RIGHT now, but at the same time, this is an opportunity to get some aftermarket struts, but I will have to wait...
It will be $475 installed for new factory struts. If I supply my own, $220 labor plus the cost of the new struts...
You were driving on the blown struts before why can't they put them back on until you get the new ones in?
This right here makes me think that something happened out of the oridinary. My struts should have not done this.
Because so many people keep saying that they are on stock struts, I want to tell myself that I will be fine putting a new stock strut back in.
If anything, I'll order some new struts, and have them sitting around in case something happens.
Service advisor said that since the car was lowered, they can't do warranty.
For all we know these struts could be defective, but why they never blew before, who knows. Maybe lowering the car just put the defect over the edge? Won't know until they strut is taken apart what exactly caused the failure.
Dave said he has some stock stuff laying around. He is going to check for ya. I sent Caleb a text as well, he always has a bunch of stuff.
Highly rec the Konis and GT500 mounts dude! The peace of mind is worth it alone. Not much of a premium ($$$). But whichever way you go, hope it works out for you guy!
Nic has stuff as well. But IDK if replacing a used strut with another used strut will be a good idea....
I'm thinking of just ordering this setup, for the front only, and just waiting to see if the factory strut fails again...
Why the hell did you say you were modded :bash:
Well if you are going to spend the money, then I'd say get the Koni's.
Well considering the BMR springs are red vs the black stock springs, can't really throw that past them.
Plus he mentioned it to me. I never said anything. He knew it was, and so did the tech.
You can get a full set of Koni STR.T's for under $400.
Well somewhat of an update. I talked with the service advisor, and I mentioned to him that the springs have been on MAYBE 150 miles total as I installed them Saturday morning. He said the tech didn't see anything out of the ordinary with installation when he reviewed them earlier, so that proves that everything was installed correctly. He is going to mention the fact that they are basically still fresh, and get back with me...
keeping my fingers crossed I catch a break...
keeping my fingers crossed I catch a break...
I have my stock Brembo struts and shocks sitting in my shed gathering dust......
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