How to Replace Front Struts 2009-13 Ford F150

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TRQ Struts are made to fit your vehicle exactly, just like the original part. Struts can wear out as early as 50,000 miles. You should inspect them regularly for leaks or wear. Save time, money, and hassle by replacing an entire strut assembly. This video shows you how to install new reliable TRQ struts in your 2004-2008 Ford F150.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Ford F150 Truck
2005 Ford F150 Truck
2006 Ford F150 Truck
2007 Ford F150 Truck
2008 Ford F150 Truck
Tools you will need:
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• Wheel Chocks
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[@timg734]

i always like watching your videos

[@leemccready845]

it's not necessary to separate the upper control arm and the knuckle.

[@scottbrown3240]

well, you make it look pretty easy...but of course it never is.

[@brianforsyth4122]

Thanks

[@ivanhoejo9949]

Nice...consolidated into specific, sequential moves. Removed are the curses and tears of prying, hammering, and torqueing away. And THAT is why they charge us $300-$400 a strut/shock...and other car repairs are ~$80 an hour.

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[@johnathanramirez669]

This video would be at 100% if y’all listed the sizes of the bolts

[@abdielrios9312]

Muchas gracias ¡saludos dsde Panamá¡ 😎

[@thestig1899]

What size socket for the bottom nut and bolt

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Very nice 👍🏻 wish I had watched this one first.
What is it with broken strut springs on F150’s? Bad hardening/heat treatment? Both of my 2011 xlt supercrew rwd springs were broke.

[@williamkrampjr.8211]

Great question! I just bought a 2011 with 63k on it and I just found out both sides were busted while chasing a brake issue.

[@treyabbey2766]

why does the new coils look more compressed than the old coils? what year truck is this?

[@ibejrr3546]

Interesting how many different types of torching you have to do per bolt

[@markduquette9335]

This is the first video where they did not take all the brakes and outer axle nut off and completely gut the front end. Looks similar to my 2010 so I will be doing this shortly. 400FT/LBS, Really?

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+MARK DUQUETTE Thanks for watching! It does sound like a lot, but for these trucks the torque spec for the lower strut bolt is 406 lb-ft.

[@shellzhimself]

Are the struts the same for 2WD and 4WD? I ask because I'm trying to buy some struts that says 4wd but it looks identical to the 2wd.

[@bravopl]

What size is socket for lower strut? I tried 1incg and is too small then 1 1/8 too big

[@chadellison5875]

I have to do this on my lifted f150 with lifted spindle and the spacer on top of the strut. It’s being a pain to get out.

[@jacob-bishop3984]

I have a spacer on top of the strut as well I’m having hell trying to get the new shock in , do you have any tips on how I can get the lower control arm to hang a little lower mabye

[@mattsinn9518]

God, and for the next man who has to remove the bolts, good luck. I hate threadlock. Really kind of silly to use threadlock on parts that are clearly worn out!

[@GETLITUP69]

Well my F150 just broke a spring...so guess what I'm doing!!! Eff