Originally posted by Phil Rohtla:
It's REALLY easy. And PB Blaster is your friend.

For the fronts, I got the Ford units: they are cast aluminum, and cheaper than all of the aftermarket places I checked. BAT offers them as an upgrade, but I got them for $21 each from Ford. I even used them on the rear of my late father's Mazda Protege (perfect fit at 1/4 the price of Mazda's part).

One thing that helped me on the fronts: get both of the nuts started before removing completely. Just easier that way.



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Also, a long wrench or socket handle will help you a lot. You have to fit a wrench on the back side (to keep it from spinning) and a socket on the front. But be prepared...winter salt can really "rust" that nut on. I used a big 18" bar from AZ and still couldn't get one side to break free.

And I agree...the new Ford units are the shizzzz