Sounds like it could be a problem with the strut mounts popping. Not nearly a $1000 fix.
2005 mustang v6 problems with struts?
Everytime I make a sharp turn right or left I hear a loud clicking noise. I had pep boys check it out and after everything they said it would cost about 1000 dollars. Has anyone else had this problem and had it done cheaper? Does anyone know where i can buy these parts for cheap? Thanks
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thanks do you know any good website i could buy that off of?
id rather let a jiffy lube change the oil in my car than to go to pep boys.
and i wouldent even let jiffy lube change the oil in my lawn mower.
and i wouldent even let jiffy lube change the oil in my lawn mower.
OEM strut mounts are part #5R3Z18183A. You can find them at RockAuto Auto Partsthanks do you know any good website i could buy that off of?
Bob Utter Genuine Ford Parts www.bobutterfordparts.com try this link too
you can get the gt takeoff shocks and struts cheap,,,i bought the strut mounts from fords,20-30 each. you can get a coil spring compressor set for under 20.00 for the struts at harbor freight and do it your self for free. wont beat that price 
All depends on what the real problem is. Bad strut mount or a bad strut. Tough to diagnose on here. What did Pep Boys say it needed?
pepboys
Heres what pepboys said: top sturt mount bearing making noise, tech says both are binding up, recommened strut at same time as maintence.
strut/cartridge front replace
Heres what pepboys said: top sturt mount bearing making noise, tech says both are binding up, recommened strut at same time as maintence.
strut/cartridge front replace
Unless the strut is leaking/damaged, you can just replace the mounts.
would the new mounts fix the clicking noise? and how much would that cost to replace?
also the mechanic found that my tierod end-outer boots are cracked any thoughts on those?
to replace the strut mounts, you need the coil compressor anyway. it would only take 2 minutes to just replace the strut at the same time. the gt struts make the v6 just a tiny tad stiffer, but i like it. and they are cheap. if you dont replace the struts( like that guy said, i replace mine by 50k, leaking or not, so it would be a wise move, since its the same install job anyway) you could replace just the strut mount bearings for about 60.00 plus the spring tool, and a couple hours labor. that guy is way high on the price, but maybe thats what a shop charges.
It should take care of it. Service manual calls for 2 hours of labor, so figure about $200 plus parts.would the new mounts fix the clicking noise? and how much would that cost to replace?
I don't think that's related to the problem..also the mechanic found that my tierod end-outer boots are cracked any thoughts on those?
Thanks for your help! I'm going to research around to see where i can get the best price.
sounds to me like you need to find someone else to work on your car. i thought ntb was alright until they tried telling my friend his transmission fluid needed to be flushed just 12,000 miles after he had it flushed elsewhere. firestone's notorious for doing things like forgetting to bolt the brakes down or forgetting to screw in the bolt on the oil pan. find a good place and stick with 'em.
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