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Rear strut replacement
#1568787 05/10/06 07:53 PM
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I just noticed one of my rear struts is leaking and needs replacement. While I am at it what other rear suspension parts should also be replaced?

I have a totally stock 1998 SVT (E0) with 70,000 miles and plan on keeping it stock.

I am living in Spain so recommendations with Mondeo ST200 parts would also be welcomed. It is easy for me to mail order US parts if ST200 parts are not appropriate.

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Re: Rear strut replacement
#1568788 05/10/06 11:29 PM
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More than likely anything which has a rubber bushing in it like sway bar end links, toe control arms, main control arms, trailing arms and the knuckle too.

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#1568789 05/11/06 01:31 AM
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If you don't want to go the whole nine yards, atleast do the sway bar bushings and new endlinks. They're both relatively cheap and easy to do.

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Re: Rear strut replacement
#1568790 05/12/06 05:23 PM
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It appears sway bar bushings are a good thing to change? I have seen the ads for urethane bushings. Given that I like the basic factory handling, what would happen if I install urethane bushings versus new Ford bushings?

I appreciate the help.

erb13
98 stock SVT

Re: Rear strut replacement
#1568791 05/12/06 05:27 PM
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Originally posted by erb13:
It appears sway bar bushings are a good thing to change? I have seen the ads for urethane bushings. Given that I like the basic factory handling, what would happen if I install urethane bushings versus new Ford bushings?

I appreciate the help.

erb13
98 stock SVT




i put a set of urethane bushings on when I changed my rear struts and as for feel I don't notice a difference, but I don't hear them make noise either, I also just finally a year later changed my front ones

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