H&R Springs,Motorcraft,Strut,Shocks Install!!

[ZSHO]

The H&R Springs should be here Tomorrow,along with a set of MC front struts and figured let me kill two birds with one stone while in the process.lol.  Z

The Motorcraft front Struts can be found below for my 13 PP-SHO.  Z 

MOTORCRAFT AST12321 {#AST12256, DG1Z18124U} Front Left; w/ Black Calipers; w/o Painted Calipers
 
$54.79  
MOTORCRAFT AST12323 {#AST12257, DG1Z18124W} Front Right; w/ Black Calipers; w/o Painted Calipers
$54.79

Grand Total $113.09 which includes shipping for the Struts.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut,7584

13+NON-PP SHO Front Struts Part numbers can be found below.

MOTORCRAFT AST12329 {#AST12250, DG1Z18124E, DG1Z18124Y}
Front Left; w/ Painted Calipers
$52.99

MOTORCRAFT AST12328 {#AST12251, DG1Z18124F, DG1Z18124X}
Front Right; w/ Painted Calipers
$54.89

I figured let me order the rear shocks also and do them in one shot.  Z 

REAR SHOCKS PART NUMBERS BELOW


13+PP SHO  X2 same part number DG1Z18125F
http://www.rockauto.com has the best price of $135.89 with promo-code applied and shipping included.

13+NON-PP X2 same part number.  DG1Z18125C
$133.89


http://www.rockauto.com $65.79

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com-$76.16 

http://www.fordparts.com-  $120.42

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,shock+absorber,7556

 

[ZSHO]

Here are the front Motorcraft PP-SHO Struts. Z

 

[Joeyfuzz911]

How many miles are on your SHO and what made you want to change struts/shocks?

Btw, are they oem or aftermarket?

 

[ZSHO]

How many miles are on your SHO and what made you want to change struts/shocks?

Btw, are they oem or aftermarket?

Its my DD so currently @ 57K. I noticed on my last run i was getting to much wheel spin with my nose up in the air upon launching hard. Z

 

[ZSHO]

Here are some before and after pics of my H&R Springs install along with a new set of front Struts,shocks and also needed were a set of Strut mount brackets for a peace of mind and last but not least the much needed Specialty camber bolts 81280 in order to align the rear to oem specs.  Z 

Please forgive my car being so dirty just been busy with back to school and all.
If you have any questions feel feel free to ask.  Z

                                              Before Install

                                            After Install

                                          Alignment Specs

                                        Strut mounts(upper)

           

MOTORCRAFT AD1147  Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): AD1083, AD1097, AD1134, DG1Z18183B

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut+mount,7600

 

[cror1]

Looks very nice Z. How do you like the H&R?

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Sexy!!!!!!!!!!! Looking good Z!! Did the end up using the camber bolts?


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[ZSHO]

Looks very nice Z. How do you like the H&R?

Meh! I guess i may need to break/settle in for a while!! Thanks for the kind words.  Z

 

[ZSHO]

Sexy!!!!!!!!!!! Looking good Z!! Did the end up using the camber bolts?


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Thanks man!!I know many have gone without them but in my case the rear camber bolts were definitely warranted.  Z

 

[SHOdded]

Vroom Vroom Vroom.  die potholes die.  perhaps the diff is not as noticeable on a PP equipped SHO?

 

[cror1]

The h&r isone of the best mods. I like how the car turns in, especially given the fact that SHO is a big car. You will get to like them. When you go in a lower quality car with big body roll, makes you appreciate those stiff spring even more.

 

[ZSHO]

Since everything is new might just need to wait until everything settle's and adjust's accordingly,thanks. Z
BTW might need to measure the wheel gap!!!!
http://youtu.be/SNd-C8BrRyc

 

[bpd1151]

I'd like to show Tara a before and after. Lol

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[ZSHO]

I'd like to show Tara a before and after. Lol

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I'll SHO her my personal Best. Lol. Z

 

[ZSHO]

(Quick Update) and CroR1 is Spot on!!!  Here are my initial impressions!!
I noticed overall better steering response and body roll(handling) coming from a Big-Naughty-4400 lb-Girl.
I guess it all depends on the road conditions but noticed the ride is much harsher even with the new Springs,Struts,shock,combination installed and probably something I need to get accustomed too. Z  :drive:

 

[Macgyver]

(Quick Update)  coming from a Big-Naughty-4400 lb-Girl.

Good thing this big girls still has a gap. Not many do when they get large and lower. LOLOL

 

[ZSHO]

Here are a couple of closeup pics of the Front for comparison. Z       
                                            Before

                                              After

 

[Macgyver]

Yeah that looks perfect. I am not gonna do Coil overs on her so Springs it is after the AJP tune.

 

[ZSHO]

Here's another quick update after a couple hundred miles!!!

1)Took out the family and the wife noticed the car bouncing immediately and had no clue the springs were changed.

2)Wife opens the passenger door and scrapes the door on the curb.

3)During a highway cruise the wife says she feels like vomiting.

4)Son later states that he feels nauseous.

5)First time in four years i bottom out when driving alone.

Here are my final thoughts!!!. Its my DD So if you live in a tough terrain area,roads a second car is a must,thanks.  Z

 

[SHOdded]

Uh Oh.