2004 Ford Mustang V6 Bilstein Struts, Boots and Bump Stops
When replacing front struts on a 2004 Ford Mustang V6, the owner wanted to know which protective components to use. Should the factory bump stop and dust cover transfer over, or should the Bilstein boot and bump-stop arrangement take their place?
The replacement components identified
The front strut reference is Bilstein 35-041382, and the rear shock is 24-064187. The current front listing specifies a blue bellows boot; the rear listing specifies a blue straight boot. Neither listing independently confirms the bump-stop arrangement. Check the exact part instructions before deciding which original protective components to retain.
Follow the replacement's bump-stop arrangement
A dust boot helps protect the damper rod area, while a bump stop manages the approach to the suspension's compression limit. Their placement and design depend on the strut assembly. Do not add the old bump stop on top of the replacement arrangement simply because it was fitted to the original strut. Use the instructions and components specified for the purchased Bilstein part rather than relying on boot color or assuming all Bilsteins place their stops identically.
A strut replacement is not every surrounding part
An included dust boot does not make the product a complete strut-and-spring assembly. Check which mounts, bearings, isolators and hardware are supplied or reused, and inspect them during replacement. These references concern the normal-driving, rear-wheel-drive Mustang with regular suspension; include any lowering springs or other modifications when confirming the application.
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Frequently asked questions
Must I reuse the Mustang's original front boots and bump stops?
Use the exact replacement-part instructions. The listed boots are included, but do not assume that a bump stop is supplied or that the original stop should be retained without checking the specified installation arrangement.
Which front and rear references are linked?
The front strut reference is 35-041382, and the rear shock reference is 24-064187.
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