front struts

July 25, 2008, 07:42:05 PM

i just bought some front Gabriel struts from A-zone and the mount for the strut was WAY to wide compared to the one i pulled off(original equip) and thats the only model they have. the same part # was used for every motor by the way. I cant seem to find a thread on this with the search so i apologize if i'm starting over but, will a mustang strut fit? i dont want to spend the $$ on Koni's just yet, just an oem replacement, and fast! the old struts are shot and i am not re-using the adjustable ride as i think it's obsolete anyway. does anyone have a good part number? the wife is browbeating me at the moment as i told her it was only an hour job:toilet:

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front struts

Reply #1 – July 25, 2008, 08:32:57 PM

Quote from: lakenheath24;229047

i just bought some front Gabriel struts from A-zone and the mount for the strut was WAY to wide compared to the one i pulled off(original equip) and thats the only model they have. the same part # was used for every motor by the way. I cant seem to find a thread on this with the search so i apologize if i'm starting over but, will a mustang strut fit? i dont want to spend the $$ on Koni's just yet, just an oem replacement, and fast! the old struts are shot and i am not re-using the adjustable ride as i think it's obsolete anyway. does anyone have a good part number?

That is the problem right there, the 87-88TC's DO NOT use the same struts as the non-TC's.

As long as the holes match up center to center, you can use a spacer on either side of the spindle (between the strut ) and attach it. I think 1/8" thick washer (5/8" gr8) should work.