Well, you guys were right. The rear struts were very easy compared to the front. Did them yesterday my self, didn't need to call the brother-inlaw.

Though I could not have done it without an air wrench on that dang 18mm knuckle pinch bolt. Took alot of tries, WD40, and patience.

I've heard of a tool that will compress the strut/spring together, so you can uncompress the assembly under control, to lower in down into the front steering knuckle. If I ever do front struts again, I want that tool. With out compressing the strut, the A-arm just couldn't be forced down enough to get the bottom of the strut into the knuckle. Anyone heard of this strap/tool???


96 2.5L SE manual
99 4.6L F150 XLT 4x4