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 One last thing left to do...  One last thing left to do was install the replacement upper strut bushings. The kit comes supplied with uppers that mount atop the shock towers in the inner fenders and large, flat, hockey puck-like stops that mount below them, on the inside and at the top of the strut. Mounting the lowers requires removing the struts, so you need to jack up the control arm to support the spring as you lower the strut.  The new bumpstops wouldn't...  The new bumpstops wouldn't clear the strut dust-cover sleeves (they were too wide in diameter), so, given that our original rubber bumpstops were in surprisingly good shape, we elected to just reuse them and install only the upper mount bushings.  Once that was completed, we...  Once that was completed, we refilled the power-steering reservoir with fresh fluid. Be careful to use the correctly specified fluid, and don't overfill the reservoir. Your original Ford owner's manual or workshop book will specify which type of fluid you should use.  Before we could safely drive...  Before we could safely drive the Mustang, we had to take it to an alignment shop. Luckily, there was one not five minutes down the road. Make sure you find a reputable shop with highly trained technicians and state-of-the-art aligning equipment, as it will save you big time in the long run.  With the Mustang tracking...  With the Mustang tracking true again, we could drive the car home. With the new frontend components, it handled much better, with improved steering response and no more wandering. The difference before and after was like night and day. Based on our findings, the $249 Latemodel Restoration Supply power-steering kit is highly recommended. It comes with everything you need, there are virtually no installation hassles, and just about all of the parts fit perfectly, which is more than can be said for some aftermarket components, especially these days. As they used to say at Ford when our car was built, Quality Is Job One!
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