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Old 07-16-2011, 10:24 PM
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Did you indexed the mounts when you put everything back together?
That could be the reason...
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Old 07-17-2011, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sjones1088
i know the strut mounts are the same, im asking if i can use 2005+ gt500 struts...i already have the strut mounts, now i just need some new struts
You can use pre 2011 Mustang struts. The GT500 struts may be different.
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Old 07-17-2011, 10:48 AM
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So i can use any 2005-2010 mustang gt struts with those motor mounts?
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Old 07-17-2011, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Truckbutt
FRPP lowering springs on the 2011 require the 2010 GT500 Strut mounts. Those mounts don't fit the 2011 struts due to the spindle length. You need struts, mounts and springs.
So unless my car came stock with the GT500 Strut mounts ... I didn't have to change anything I put my Ford Racing springs on and haven't had any trouble.
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Old 07-18-2011, 06:32 AM
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So does anyone know if any year gt500 struts will fit my car???
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