chefduane Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 All, I just purchased 2 KYB Excel-G front struts for my '11 Ltd AWD. Bought them from a member here, still in the box brand new both for $85. While I won't be needing them for a while (71k miles currently) it was too good a deal to pass up. In doing some research I have found that it is typical to also do front end links & bushings, strut bearing mounts, bump stops and bellows when doing struts. My question is: Anything else? sway bar bushings maybe? I don't want to get into putting a new front end on it but I just need to know what are the typically ancillary items when doing front struts? I do not intend to do the coil springs. Thanks for any feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) There are only struts and strut bearing mounts. Buy the motorcraft strut bearing mounts. By the greaseable MOOG sway bar links. Forget everything else. They do not have bellows, or bump stops on struts. Never replaced a set of sway bar bushing yet, especially at your low mileage. You should buy rear shocks also. Edited March 10, 2017 by macbwt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgavin1985 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Good advice from Macbwt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yep, as always. I've settled on the struts (in hand), new strut bearings, strut mount bushings, and the Moog Problem Solver end link kit. I think I will also need strut boots tho. The front end all told will come to about $240 with the great deal I got on the struts. I am very happy about that. I do intend to do rear shocks while I'm at it also. As I said, this job will be a while off but I just could not pass up new KYB struts for $90. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissnow Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 There are only struts and strut bearing mounts. Buy the motorcraft strut bearing mounts. By the greaseable MOOG sway bar links. Forget everything else. They do not have bellows, or bump stops on struts. Never replaced a set of sway bar bushing yet, especially at your low mileage. You should buy rear shocks also. I noticed in an older post you were recommending moog strut mounts, why have you changed your mind? I am getting ready to install new shocks and struts and was thinking of going ahead and doing the mounts as well. Just making sure I get the best bang for my buck. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I noticed in an older post you were recommending moog strut mounts, why have you changed your mind? I am getting ready to install new shocks and struts and was thinking of going ahead and doing the mounts as well. Just making sure I get the best bang for my buck. Thanks I have found the motorcraft to be a better choice and better strut bearing mount than the moog over time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissnow Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I have found the motorcraft to be a better choice and better strut bearing mount than the moog over time. Ok thanks, I might go with the kyb kit from napa since it comes with the upper and lower seats/insulators. Wish the ford ones were a complete kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissnow Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Haven't ordered yet, but do the motorcraft strut mount come with the upper insulator and does anyone have a source for the lower insulator? Everything I find online says upper insulator. I am thinking the kyb kit I found is just the mount and upper insulator. or is the upper insulator actually the lower that I need? Ford parts online doesn't even list anything in between the mount and spring but they do list the lower but none of the parts stores list them. Edited June 4, 2017 by chrissnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Haven't ordered yet, but do the motorcraft strut mount come with the upper insulator and does anyone have a source for the lower insulator? Everything I find online says upper insulator. I am thinking the kyb kit I found is just the mount and upper insulator. or is the upper insulator actually the lower that I need? Ford parts online doesn't even list anything in between the mount and spring but they do list the lower but none of the parts stores list them. You are making this harder than it needs to be. Just order the struts and strut bearing mount. Everything will work out. Never bought an insulator for any Edge just reuse and and it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissnow Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 After a little research it appears the lower coil seat is only available thru ford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissnow Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 You are making this harder than it needs to be. Just order the struts and strut bearing mount. Everything will work out. Never bought an insulator for any Edge just reuse and and it will be fine. ok thanks, i was just wanting to make sure I had everything I needed. I don't mind replacing it all while it's tore apart, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 ok thanks, i was just wanting to make sure I had everything I needed. I don't mind replacing it all while it's tore apart, I have never replaced them. They seem to handle the job pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonm06 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I am getting ready to do the struts and strut mounts on my edge as well. Anyone else out there have a pair of KYB Excel-G for $85 i could buy? Worth a shot lol Edited June 7, 2017 by addisonm06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I do! Only 108,000 miles on them. Will need an additional $70 for shipping. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 As I mentioned, I won't need them for another 50k miles. But $85 for a set of still-new-in-the-box KYB struts was just too good to pass up. I guess I was in the right place at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 For sale KYB struts 85 dollars gently used for 100K miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonm06 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) HAHA thanks everyone! Id rather replace my 104k struts with something a little less worn (aka NEW) @chefduane If youd rather see them put to use now instead of sitting in a box, let me know Edited June 8, 2017 by addisonm06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 addison... heh-heh, sorry I'm keeping them till I need them! Good try, tho!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonm06 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 addison... heh-heh, sorry I'm keeping them till I need them! Good try, tho!! Never hurts to ask lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanman_2006 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Anybody have a part number for the KYB strut and motorcraft strut mounts? This is on a 2010 Edge. Also need part numbers on the rear for shocks/struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 You can look them up on tirerack.Com. They seem to have a good selection. https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/brand.jsp?to_desktop=true&gclid=CjwKEAjw-LLKBRCdhqmwtYmX93kSJAAORDM6QLIuMx3DjZhWw8-ykg_FhZCfNFfoUyYW_dMUhNCSSRoCV8Xw_wcB&brand=KYB&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!201371895782!b!!!!+kyb%20+struts&ef_id=WAFcsAAAAbKsCuFU:20170623170440:s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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