Looking for hood and clamshell struts, steering wheel emblem, floor mats, oil and air filter, rear struts weeping slightly. Appreciate any and all advice. hh
Just purchased 06 white/blue GT Need recommended parts source
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twobjshelbys
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For Ford sourced parts order from Tasca Ford (www.tascaparts.com). With shipping they were tons cheaper than the local dealer.
Ford oil I ordered from Rock Auto. Again, with shipping still lots cheaper than local dealer.
Struts someone here has equivalents. Search can be your friend.
Steering wheel emblem can't be gotten from Ford. Someone here used to make one but I don't know if he still does.
Ford oil I ordered from Rock Auto. Again, with shipping still lots cheaper than local dealer.
Struts someone here has equivalents. Search can be your friend.
Steering wheel emblem can't be gotten from Ford. Someone here used to make one but I don't know if he still does.
In summary;
1. We have front and rear gas struts in stock;
2. Steering wheel emblem repair - can be sent to Elite Autos to be repaired and returned
3. Floor mats: likely multiple options
4. Oil and Filter : Rock Auto or TASCA are good choices
5. Rear shocks - probably TASCA will be least expensive
1. We have front and rear gas struts in stock;
2. Steering wheel emblem repair - can be sent to Elite Autos to be repaired and returned
3. Floor mats: likely multiple options
4. Oil and Filter : Rock Auto or TASCA are good choices
5. Rear shocks - probably TASCA will be least expensive
GTinTN
GT Owner
My rear shocks are weeping slightly also - any advice on how to tell when it is time to replace? Thanks!
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Mann makes the Motorcraft filer, common to many BMW's as well. Oil I use motorcraft.
If your struts are leaking, consider an upgrade to Scotts Ohlins. Not only will they ride and handle better (especially street use), you can also have them rebuilt, eliminating this issue in the future. Scott was one of the engineers that designed the 05-06 GT. Note I have no affiliation beyond being a happy customer).
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If your struts are leaking, consider an upgrade to Scotts Ohlins. Not only will they ride and handle better (especially street use), you can also have them rebuilt, eliminating this issue in the future. Scott was one of the engineers that designed the 05-06 GT. Note I have no affiliation beyond being a happy customer).
Öhlins TTX Suspension - Ahlman Performance Stage II for '05-'06 Ford GT
Öhlins TTX Coilovers (two-way adjustable damping and ride height). These aluminum bodied Öhlins TTX Coil-over works of art save 4 pounds of weight versus the stock Ford GT coilovers.
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That's a good question - not sure there's a definitive answer. Slight weeps are OK, I guess, but a sign that the shock it losing its pressure. If the entire shock body is covered in oil, it's time. But honestly - just based on the calendar, it's time. Replacing shocks once every 15-years is probably not excessive in anyone's book.
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PeteK
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Re the hood and clamshell struts, I’ll put in a shameless plug for Kendall at nota4re/cooltech.
I have gone through several sets from the Ford supply system in the last 4 years. It appears even the “new” ones were made 15 years ago. They don’t last.
I just put on the ones from Cooltech, and these definitely have more oomph than the stock struts. They are made under contract for Cooltech. Don’t bother with the OEM.
Re shocks: shocks can weep a bit with no degradation in performance. Wipe them clean and see how much additional weeping you get. If the weep turns into a drip at the bottom of the shock, you will need to replace them.
How many (s)miles on your car?
I have gone through several sets from the Ford supply system in the last 4 years. It appears even the “new” ones were made 15 years ago. They don’t last.
I just put on the ones from Cooltech, and these definitely have more oomph than the stock struts. They are made under contract for Cooltech. Don’t bother with the OEM.
Re shocks: shocks can weep a bit with no degradation in performance. Wipe them clean and see how much additional weeping you get. If the weep turns into a drip at the bottom of the shock, you will need to replace them.
How many (s)miles on your car?
