OT:Front struts-Taurus-Slipped with hammer, Ugh

redtom · Mar 9, 2015

Broke a front spring-decided to replace struts myself. First, found ball joints bad too. Then went to drive out pinch bolt and hit ABS sensor and broke it, ARGH. What an idiot I am! Add $50 to the bill. Ever had one of those days?

Mark-Mi · Mar 9, 2015

Ever had one of those days?

Many

hoof print · Mar 9, 2015

My motto?

"I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500"

bison · Mar 9, 2015

(quoted from post at 18:36:45 03/09/15) Broke a front spring-decided to replace struts myself. First, found ball joints bad too. Then went to drive out pinch bolt and hit ABS sensor and broke it, ARGH. What an idiot I am! Add $50 to the bill. Ever had one of those days?

had a few.
But i be damned if i would post it for the world to see

JayinNY · Mar 9, 2015

Ever had one of those days? Who hasent? Lol

Dick2 · Mar 10, 2015

If you think you are the only one that makes mistakes, just think of all the updates that the computer software people send you!

Jim Naden · Mar 10, 2015

(quoted from post at 02:26:31 03/10/15) If you think you are the only one that makes mistakes, just think of all the updates that the computer software people send you!

We received a notice on Dealer Portal that 2 updates are available for EST version 8.2.0.0 which hasn't been sent out to the dealers yet. And another notice to not install the updates until 8.2.0.0 discs arrived and were installed.

FBH44 · Mar 10, 2015

you mean like the time i decided to save lots of money, haul gravel myself from the quarry for the potholes, blew out both rear tires??? Like that??

Errin OH · Mar 10, 2015

Days when that chit doesn't happen are considered good days.........

jeffcat · Mar 10, 2015

Nice thing on my Ford Explorer is if you change the front bearing assembly on 4wd, you get the bearing and the ABS all in one unit. Costs like $130.oo and is not that hard to change. Big honking nut on the end of the short axle and three bolts holding the bearing assembly. With correct tools and a lift or jack it takes maybe 15 minutes.

Fleeter · Mar 10, 2015

Small world. I replaced my right front strut last night on my '05 Taurus because of a broken spring. The spring broke, dropped below the spring mount with a jagged end about 1" from my tire. Lucky it never punctured the tire.
On my '03 Taurus I could change out the struts without disconnecting the ball joint - but I sure couldn't on my '05.
Took me about 4 hours total to do one side.

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