1994 sedan rear struts

[mstngcobrasvt98]

Following instructions included on new struts I got every bolt out without snapping the heads off. Now heres my problem. When i try to separate the strut from the spindle i cant get the spindle and LCA to go low enough. Its like the strut doesnt stop moving. I got the spindle to about an inch from the bottom of the strut tube and then trying to budge it the rest of the way it slid back up and i gave up. Oh and BTW its the from factory strut i believe(or its seen enough MN winters) and its a 1994. Thanks to anyone who can help me out or steer me to a good video to watch...

[shorod]

So I assume you still have the top of the strut plate still bolted tight to the strut tower. If I remember correctly, the 1994 has the anti-sway bar that goes through the lower control arm. You'll probably need to loosen the bolt on the anti-sway bar end, then use a large bar to pry the LCA lower. Check for items that may be binding such as the inner tie rod end against the unibody, etc.

-Rod

[mstngcobrasvt98]

finally got the strut out. had to compress the spring while on the vehicle. Turns out the strut rod was competely shot. I could pull the thing right out of the strut body. The instructions call for a 21mm crows foot wrench and 10mm wrench to tighten strut nut. Around the nut theres not enough room due to a ring which looks like it has a magnet on it. Is this needed and how the heck am i supposed to get this back together? And are there any illustrations for this body style for rear struts? Thanks in advance

[shorod]

Ahh, shoot, even though you mentioned "rear strut" in your title, I was thinking front struts. I'm not sure what the magnet-like ring you are referring to is, but I don't doubt there's not enough room for a crow's foot wrench. You may need a pass through socket set (Gearwrench makes one that may work and may be in stock at your local Sears store. Harbor Freight also sells one but I'm not sure it goes up to 21mm) so you can still use the 10mm on the strut shaft. You might also find that with an impact wrench you can get the strut nut tight enough with out needing the two wrench configuration.

-Rod