What Koni yellow strut fits 11+ GT500s? I found some old threads that say the 05-10 Mustang v6/GT Koni yellows are the ones needed for the 11+ GT500, is this true?
Koni Yellow question.
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Interested as well. A lot of places have a sale on KONI right now.
Yeah, I was ready to pull the trigger but there is a lot of mixed information out there on what part number will bolt right in.
Yes, it's true. The '11+ GT has a different strut, but it's not the same strut mount as the GT500 for the same year. Order the '07-'10 struts. If you get the GT strut mount, you can mount the later struts.
^ This. I just installed Koni STR.T (Orange) stocks and struts last weekend. The rears are all the same, but you need the '07-'10 struts for the GT500 strut mount. Fit was perfect.
What made you go with the orange and not the yellows?
dont mean to hijack thread but i thought the question to be relevant. im going to be installing koni yellow shocks on the front with the stock springs. does anyone know if i can just guide the strut up into the shock tower and then jack up the control arm to compress the spring then put the nuts on? really want to avoid using a spring compressor if at all possible.
Been a few years since I did my spring swap, but going from memory...NO
That is not advisable. You have to use the spring compressor, it's not that bad really. If you were using a lowering spring and not the stock spring you wouldn't need a compressor. You have to put the whole assembly together before you put it back in car.
I could be wrong, but it's safer to do it right anyway.
I don't track that much, so I didn't see myself needing to adjust very often. Oranges seemed like a nice upgrade over the stock shocks/struts. Based on some research, the Oranges are the same as yellow, just fixed to the softest setting. Didn't see the value for the additional cost in going with yellows.
Totally agree with Superfly99...I wouldn't mess with this method, although it seems 'possible' it could be dangerous. Besides the safety issue, you need to line up the spring ends in the groves (strut and strut mount). Assembling and lifting it in place with a jack might misalign the spring as you compress it. This was challenging with the spring compressors, I cant imagine doing it with with a limited view in the wheel well. The spring compressors are free to rent at AutoZone or cost about $45 on Amazon. Takes about an extra 15 minutes per side and ensures you are doing the job correctly.
I decided to order the Koni yellows along with FRPP-L springs and new GT500 strut mounts. I want to swap the entire strut assembly as a single unit, do I need to use front spring isolators? I will not be taking the stock isolators off so I need to know if I should order some.
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If the V6/GT Konis are the same application for the GT500, shouldn't there be a valving difference to compensate for the extra weight and stiffer spring rates?
I got new strut mounts but why would I need jounce bumpers? I thought the bumpers are already oem equipment on the svtpp cars?
Based on your comments above, it sounded like you wanted all new components or didn't want to dissemble the old strut assembly.
You can re-use the bumpers, isolator and dust boot, but you will have to dissemble the existing strut assembly to remove them. That means getting spring compressors or taking them to an auto parts store to help.
Thought the were separate like the rear but I see what you're talking about now. I order the following, let me know if I am missing something for a complete single assembly swap.
Koni yellow struts and shocks for 05-10 Mustangs
Gt500 replacement strut mounts under the frpp label
Frpp-L springs for 07-14 gt500
Frpp jounce kit
Ford oem replacement spring sleeves (lower isolator)
Aftermarket dust boots Autozone #143059 (confirmed to fit)
Looks good. Just an FYI, the top strut nut on the Koni kit may be a different size (larger) then the stock nut (21mm). Both thread on the piston the same, but you might need the larger deep socket to tighten it down. If you have a good tool set, shouldn't be an issue. I only had the 21mm deep socket handy, so I re-used the stock nut.
Also, plan on getting an front-end alignment after you're done. Between the springs and struts, the geometry will change and likely impact the alignment.
Post some pictures when you are done. Good luck!:beer:
Also, plan on getting an front-end alignment after you're done. Between the springs and struts, the geometry will change and likely impact the alignment.
Post some pictures when you are done. Good luck!:beer:
Cuz I'm lazy and don't want to search....sorry
What is a good recommended "spirited street" driving setting for the Koni's? I have just ordered some since they seem to be on sale everywhere. Been on the stock S/S with sportlines for about 4 years. They are worn, looking forward to getting these in.
What is a good recommended "spirited street" driving setting for the Koni's? I have just ordered some since they seem to be on sale everywhere. Been on the stock S/S with sportlines for about 4 years. They are worn, looking forward to getting these in.
Ok I did a quick search.....full soft to 1/2 turn for comfortable street driving. 1-1/2 turn for Sporty. I'll give these a shot when I get them.
Full firm-TRACK ONLY....unless you want to rattle your teeth out.
Full firm-TRACK ONLY....unless you want to rattle your teeth out.
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