2004-2014 F-150 Front Strut Replacement

In this video I show you how to replace broken front springs and struts on your 2004 to 2014 F-150. Broken springs are a common problem with these trucks. I used a set of strut/spring assemblies by Monroe because the truck that I was working on still had the originals on it and it had over 120,000 miles on them. If the mileage on your truck is lower you can replace just the springs but the strut must be disassembled, the new springs installed, then reassembled. Replacing the broken springs with a new strut assembly is much quicker. Here are some links to the parts and the tools that I used:
Monroe Quick Struts:
2004-2008 2WD: amzn.to/2FSBCdz
2004-2008 4WD: amzn.to/2G7scOz
2009-2013 2WD: amzn.to/2tXwOCd
2009-2013 4WD: amzn.to/2FJAqNs
2014's are left and right side specific and 2WD/4WD specific.
Locktite: amzn.to/2DCMR85
Torque Wrench: amzn.to/2HIXQyV
1/2 inch Impact: amzn.to/2G4Oj89
Breaker Bar: amzn.to/2pmzODf
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[@RepairGeek]

Monroe Quick Struts: 2004-2008 2WD: amzn.to/2FSBCdz 2004-2008 4WD: amzn.to/2G7scOz 2009-2013 2WD: amzn.to/2tXwOCd 2009-2013 4WD: amzn.to/2FJAqNs 2014's are left and right side specific and 2WD/4WD specific. Locktite: amzn.to/2DCMR85 Torque Wrench: amzn.to/2HIXQyV 1/2 inch Impact: amzn.to/2G4Oj89 Breaker Bar: amzn.to/2pmzODf Help support the channel by using my Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same.

[@gene2200]

Only 2nd video I've seen where everything wasn't removed that didn't need to be, good job.

[@erictownsend8711]

Excellent camera work, i could see everything like i was there, audio is perfect as well. Thanks very much for sharing, now i know i can do it, and not only that, i can do it in my garage. Very helpful

[@ridemydirt2005]

You weren't joking about the high torque on those lower shock bolts. Thanks for the very helpful video. I used your video to help me with installing a 3 inch leveling kit on my 2011 F150 4x4. Thanks again. I hope you have a great day.

[@zaneseligman1313]

I hope you put the bigger top control arms on- might as well start pricing ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar linkage and tires

[@ridemydirt2005]

@zaneseligman1313 sold the truck a few years ago. We never had a problem with it. We bought a heavy duty kit with upper control arms.

[@zaneseligman1313]

@@ridemydirt2005 smart- … and had ‘American Trucks’ - whom sold me the leveling kit… consisting of two top setting strut doughnuts, I would still be enjoying NOT feeling like the smallest truck at the stop lights ,

[@rasputian2010]

I just used my new benpack this weekend with my powerstroke excursion and it lifted it with ease and with the frame rail pads and some stabilizing jack under it just to take the wiggle out of it was awsome . I love not rolling around on the ground anymore lol nice vids keep the coming . I would live to see done dmax vids too.

[@michaelwdagle7410]

You're supposed to torque the bottom nut on the strut with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension or the bushing in the strut will get damaged.

[@garymonsarratt6048]

Your right ,That's a big mistake and now that he used RED Loctite on the nut you will never get it off again

[@trunkmonkey4938]

You are correct the bushing is likely screwed

[@dannyorsello8668]

I did this job on my 07 F150, did the brakes at the same time, wish I had your shop and lift, I did in my driveway with jacks, it wasn't easy.

[@DK-vx1zc]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next project. :) Sure is gratifying to have that lift. Dan

[@RepairGeek]

No doubt. Thanks for watching.

[@captainmidnight7012]

Good job ! And great video !

[@LHTAS]

excellent. GRACIAS. por ayudar. Un saludo desde el SUr de Texas.

[@djcjk7167]

What's up good work man quick question will that assembly go on a 2003 Crown Victoria for a lift ? That front end looks just like that with the same hook up and it has the 3 bolts at the top too I want my Crown Vic to sit up high about 6 to 8" high

[@angelmolina3658]

Great video. Thank you

[@THEGAME-tz6yu]

Great video.

[@jplieurance]

Thanks. Easy to understand and followl.

[@Daddymem]

Thanks for this video, it encouraged me to do it myself. One problem though, my 2011 F-150 does not look like that. My control arm comes in from the top and was an absolute bear to get off. My strut bottom doesn't go into an open bracket like yours, it went into more like a channel. That meant I had to remove the lower control arm, sway bar, and upper control arm to get everything opened enough to get the strut out...and that was even more of a bear. How come mine is different?

[@RepairGeek]

09 to 14 uses a steel control arm 04 to 08 is aluminium. It's a similar procedure. As to why they changed designs I'm not sure could be cost or 100 other things.

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

My truck is 2004, has 140k. Feels good still.

[@yamaha1675]

Hey dont mean to bother the reason I replace my struts was because my truck was leaning really bad. Well I replaced them and it still leans and notice this after I had ball joints and upper control arm replaced.the shop and to use a chamber kit to get it aligned.so could the alignment job or the camber kit cause it to lean.its eather leaning to passenger side or the driver side is to high.any help would be appreciated..thanks

[@randywalentoski551]

Good video! Are you still happy with the lift? I will be putting one in by spring. Would you feel comfortable putting a Chevy Suburban on it?

[@RepairGeek]

You will have no problem putting a Suburban on one. I've had a 2500 HD with a Duramax in it on my lift and I felt completely comfortable with it. I would estimate was between 6500 and 7000 lbs. I don't regret the lift at all. Perfect example: I'm installing a new front axle seal in the truck in this video (I'm not recording it) Being able to get the truck at the perfect height to drive in the new seal makes the job so much easier. The only thing I would have done differently is try to find an automotive equipment supplier and physically compare Bendpak to other brands. Chances are I would have still ended up with Bendpak but, after having to replace both cylinders you begin to question things.

[@robnation2475]

Moog coils on Bilstein 5100's (set 5100 to "center" for best results)

[@AndRyznar]

Would a spring compressor help the process?

[@javiejaynew4093]

So no need to take off the control arm while doing this process??

[@darrelpainter4610]

Should vehicle weight be on it before you torque that honker nut?

[@brandonshane4822]

After changing out my old struts to bilstein 5100’s and changing my upper control arms I can’t get the knuckle and upper control arm to match up. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@DANIAC262]

Upper control arms designed to accept a 2-3 inch leveling kit.

[@vikingrobot4179]

I gotta do the same. I’m gonna just replace the control arms and sway bar end links and bushings while I’m in There.

[@jasonlogan3209]

You mentioned 2 piece springs, I looked at mine yesterday and the bottom coil on both side are "separated" from the rest of the coils. I assume that's not normal. I've never seen that before. Are they broken or come from factory that way?

[@RepairGeek]

Broken.

[@srpope80]

Not sure about the struts, but on a '05 Lincoln Navigator if you loosen the sway bar link on the control arm (not all the way) you'll have more room to play. Great video BTW

[@RepairGeek]

srpope80 Good tip. Thanks for watching.

[@srpope80]

Repair Geek Great channel! I found you for your bendpak review. Looking to get one as well! Good luck and cheers!

[@srpope80]

Repair Geek Great channel! I found you for your bendpak review. Looking to get one as well! Good luck and cheers!

[@robnation2475]

8:57 use torque wrench at highest setting THEN use breaker bar and go as far as you can. Make a note of how far you moved the breaker bar on the first side to match the 2nd side.

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

I had to re-read the service manual when torque for lower strut nut for 350 ft-lbs.

[@stevencross6461]

hahaha 2:54 he said "deez nutz"Nice video tho.

[@marchufnagel9068]

that type of lower shock mount ended in MY 13. '14 has a different mount.

[@carltonhuitt4847]

Marc Hufnagel How did you remove it? I have the same thing.

[@DrewDeGraff]

Several other videos state do not torque the axle nut until its under load pressure.

[@adrew1963]

nice video but one thing I thought was true and maybe its not that you should tighten that large bottom bolt up at ride height

[@tskfrcdgr]

Got a 2013 F150 supercrew XLT 4wd, the ford OEM strut assemblies are around 360 bucks. Is that just ford jacking the price on their stuff? Are the monroe's comparable to the OEM strut assembly? I mean I could almost get Fox strut assemblies for Ford's price!

[@RepairGeek]

I haven't had issues with Monroe. This truck is still running these with no issues I'm aware of.

[@tskfrcdgr]

Hey thanks for the reply! And the great video. Gave a thumbs up.

[@tskfrcdgr]

Hey thanks for the reply! And the great video. Gave a thumbs up.

[@cheekybastard99]

Which threadlocker did you use?

[@RepairGeek]

I used locktite red because that's what I had on hand. Blue will work as well.

[@curt5253]

always hit all those must with PB blaster..let em soak ..wire brush..just never know! while your at it add a leveling spacer

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Great tip, I always try to presoak stuff like this and pb blaster us the best. And u are right, might as well do the spacer while you are there, or better yet replace stock struts with leveling struts.

[@gene2200]

An old timer a bit older than my 60 old self recently told me trannyfluid and acetone makes the best penetration oil. Have yet to try it but I value wisdom over fancy cans of sprays any day! Don't need loctite on those.

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

You make it look easy

[@RepairGeek]

BAKERHUSKIE once it's apart it is easy. The lift helps too. This truck rode alright but you could tell the shocks we're worn out. The customer had no idea they were broken. Honestly, either did I until I started checking things over.

[@cmj2956]

@@RepairGeek would there be matching rear shocks to go along with the fronts,or doesn't it matter,2013 4wd

[@RepairGeek]

Monroe 911302 amzn.to/2xTvOxJ

[@Cschwanz]

Whoops, at 9:55 you fully torqued the lower main bolt while the control arm was lowered (unloaded), therefore the bushing was twisted, deformed and degraded when placed under load at ride height. Put a jack under the control arm and raise it up, THEN torque it down to save your customer some grief. Nice video otherwise, good vibe.

[@RepairGeek]

You are 100% correct. The reason I didn't show that is it's very hard getting a good shot of that. The floor jack is in the way, the camera is in my way, and usually the shot looks like crap anyways. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@matthewsims6484]

So just to be sure- don't torque the lower strut bolt until the the wheel is back on the ground?

[@RepairGeek]

Exactly.

[@jackconway3248]

@@RepairGeek How does one do that later with weight on wheel and it being in the way of impact wrench? Couldn't you just raise the control arm up to desid angle with a jack? Great helpful video and thank you for any reply info.

[@freddykripper7385]

@@jackconway3248 Drive it onto wheel ramps.

[@mikeeklund9780]

Will 2009 struts fit on a 2005 f150?

[@RepairGeek]

If they have different part numbers, they are different parts.

[@ssination]

2:52 deez nuts

[@tonys.2467]

The shock is replaced not the springs. If you're rebuilding you put your oem springs on the new shock. But it's definitely worth to just replace everything

[@yamaha1675]

With new assemblies does my truck need a alignment job my local garage said no because they are not adjustable and they do a lot of them

[@RepairGeek]

Technically yes you do. There is the potential for the ride height with new springs to be different than what it was originally. That could throw off your toe potentially. Is it 100% necessary? It's a grey area. You may not need it it just depends on your situation. I've gotten by without one but, it's your call.

[@en2187]

do you have any info/link for that 30mm nylon nut replacement?

[@bthompson1767]

Ford motor co

[@stevenbarlow4172]

His lack of use of WD40 and gloves is concerning but he did use anti-seize which is very smart.

[@johnnycash5858]

Agree. On a truck this age I always soak old bolts with penetrating fluid for at least an hour before going at them. Much lower chance of breaking anything. And yeah, dude wear some gloves. They aren't expensive.

[@chelseadaffin5545]

when you pulled the old strut assembly, you said there the problem right there. what exactly were you identifying?

[@RepairGeek]

Chelz a chunk of the spring was missing.

[@brentbradley6711]

@@RepairGeek he had it in his other hand

[@mikerichards1022]

broken spring.....

[@crazycarnivorelifejourney]

you forgot to get a major step before tightening the big bolt to get the truck at curb hight all the weight of the rig on the lower control arm other wise the strut bushing will get destroyed right away other wise good job

[@robnation2475]

Most wannabe alignment shops make it worse... Or return it to you with your steering wheel off-center.

[@mw4382]

Has Anyone ever heard of TRQ struts? I found a pair of Loaded strut Assemblys for $178. And it seems to good to be True.

[@jamespeach626]

They make very reliable parts at a good price

[@edgarc8070]

“Deez nuts” 😂😂

[@SSNReactorOperator]

Probably shouldn’t make a video admitting he can’t apply the specified torque to a critical fastener on a customer’s vehicle because he doesn’t have the right torque wrench.

[@jameslester3861]

Tapping the end of a threaded bolt with a hammer... not a good idea. 😬

[@Stricker7792]

deez nuts on the bottom 😈 thank you for video tomorrow project

[@yamaha1675]

Well 40 bucks is cheaper than a set of tires...thanks

[@RepairGeek]

Exactly.

[@STALIN_B]

Lol he said Ds nuts on top..

[@darrelpainter4610]

There called shock and springs not struts

[@mechanicauto9704]

dont need that much on it

[@dapoppa2256]

Replacing the struts with a kit is a waste of time get the Bilstein 4600's that F150 will ride better than new.

[@letsroll03]

Deez nuts 🥜

[@josephfoster30]

This guys too rough on shit

[@josephfoster30]

The torque is 220 not 330

[@Talachachannel]

🥚🥚 2:54 what

[@alexanderchenf1]

Repair? No way repairing that spring would be a good idea