Wiktor Rawdanowicz Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Hello everyone! Since last year I am a proud owner of a '07 SEL Edge, that I purchased with 150k miles. So far so good at nearly 180k. However, I am looking to improve the ride quality and not being a car person (never had a chance to get my hands dirty on them with a dad haha) I am a total newbie to this. Hence, I need a recommendation of you follow Edge owners and friends. My intention: replace front struts and rear shocks. Local Firestone has quoted me $655 for parts alone and $1,072 for the job... Well, I might have little car knowledge but looking at rock auto parts prices I am a little shocked. Looks like KYB is what I am leaning toward after researching it a little online over Monroe and Sachs (since Sachs doesnt have front option, only rear and I'd prefer to stay within one company line of products). My question is: what do I need to order and with what quantity? I think I'll hire an independent mechanic to replace it for me. KYB 334644 GR-2 / Excel-G Front Right KYB 334645 GR-2 / Excel-G Front Left KYB 349068 GR-2 / Excel-G Rear (x2) Would above parts be enough? Do I need to order any of the following: KYB SM5755 Mount Components, Seal driver, bushing, nut tool, damper? As you can tell, I know very little but I hope the online community will help me make a good decison on the purchase. Thank you!! Victor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depiry Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 An account of mine had 221 ford escape Hybrids as NYC Taxis,which he got 400,00 miles plus and I asked him to get me shocks and struts he recommended OEM as the aftermarket did not last as long as OE. he got Me OE, for my 2010 Edge,Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 If you can get OEM Motorcraft struts, definitely go that way. Otherwise, KYBs or Monroes will be OK. Also, definitely replace the upper mounts you listed as SM5755. At the mileage you have, while you are in there doing the front struts, I'd do the lower control arms (Moog 24000-05268242), which will come with new bushings and ball joints. I'd also replace the sway bar end links (Moog 29007-05459404) - it's easy and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 macbwt says KYB struts + OEM/Motorcraft Strut Mounts are the way to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiktor Rawdanowicz Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Perfect! This is why I love the internet! Thank you so much for help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiktor Rawdanowicz Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 If you can get OEM Motorcraft struts, definitely go that way. Otherwise, KYBs or Monroes will be OK. Also, definitely replace the upper mounts you listed as SM5755. At the mileage you have, while you are in there doing the front struts, I'd do the lower control arms (Moog 24000-05268242), which will come with new bushings and ball joints. I'd also replace the sway bar end links (Moog 29007-05459404) - it's easy and cheap. So: will this items in the cart do ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Not sure how the KYB strut mounts will perform, and the links are for the REAR, not the FRONT, is that what you intended, but everything else looks great! Front links: MOOG K750159 {#7T4Z5K483A} Problem Solver Info Front; Powdered Metal Gusher Brg. For Better Lubrication 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 We put a KYB mount on our 08 Taurus when the strut failed early. Didn't have it too much longer after that, but it worked fine while we had it. You list looks good, other than the end links as mentioned above. It'll ride like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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