Mustang KYB Front & Rear Excel-G Shock Kit (1965-1970) Installation Instructions

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1965-1970 Mustang KYB Excel-G Shock Kit

This Front and Rear Excel-G Shock Kit from KYB is for all 1965-1970 Mustangs.

Upgrade the shocks in your 1965-1970 Mustang to the KYB Excel-G Shock Kit and get excellent control and maximum ride comfort from these state-of-the-art gas shocks. You'll notice much improved road feel and handling, while the patented check valve maintains performance under rough road conditions. This kit includes two front and two rear shocks.

This Install Also Applies To:

• Mustang QA1 Shock Kit Single Adjustable 1964-1970
• Mustang KYB Gas-A-Just Shock Front 1965-1970
• Mustang QA1 Front Shock Adjustable Stocker Star Drag Race R-Series 1964-1970
• Mustang QA1 Front Shock Single Adjustable 1964-1970
• Mustang Scott Drake Performance Shock Kit 1965-1970
• Mustang Scott Drake Performance Shock Front 1965-1970
• Mustang QA1 Rear Shock Single Adjustable 1964-1973
• Mustang Shock Front KONI 1964-1970
• Mustang KYB Gas-A-Just Shock Rear 1965-1970
• Mustang KYB Shock Kit Gas-A-Just 1965-1970
• Mustang KYB Shock Front Excel-G 1965-1970
• Mustang Lakewood 50/50 Drag Rear Shock 1965-1973
• Mustang KYB Shock Rear Excel-G 1965-1973
• Mustang Shock Rear KONI 1964-1973
• Mustang Lakewood Drag Shock Kit 1964-1970
• Mustang Scott Drake Performance Shock Rear 1965-1973
• Mustang Lakewood 90/10 Drag Front Shock 1964-1970

Tools Required:

• Floor Jacks & Jack Stands
• Ramp
• Ratchets & Sockets
• Torque Wrench
• Wrenches
• Vise Grips
• Pliers

Install Difficulty:

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• Moderate Project

1. The installation of your new Mustang KYB Front and Rear Exel-G Shock Kit is easiest performed in two parts: First replacing the rear shocks, then the front shocks. To get started with the rear shocks, back your car up onto the ramps. After backing onto the ramps, undo the bottom nuts on the old shocks.

2. Remove the metal washer and rubber doughnut. Then, push the shock up and out of the Mustang rear shock plate.

3. Now, follow the same procedure for the other side.

4. Up in the trunk, pull back the Mustang trunk mat and liner. Lift up the tar backed sound deadening paper and prop it up with a wrench. That will allow access to the Mustang shock access rubber body plugs that cover the top shock nuts. A 9/16” deep socket works well to remove these.

5. Crawl back under the car and put the new steel washers and rubber doughnuts on the new KYB shocks and put them in place.

6. These Mustang shocks are gas charged, so they will hold themselves in place as you put on the lower doughnuts, washers and nuts. Torque to spec and add the jam nuts.

7. Back in the trunk, place the doughnuts, washers and nuts on the top of the shocks and tighten to spec. Replace the rubber plugs and the trunk liner. You've just completed the installation of the Mustang KYB Excel-G rear shocks.

8. Jack up the front of the car and place jack stands under the frame. Take the Mustang wheels off and raise the hood. Remove the bolts that hold the front shocks to the Mustang shock tower tops. Then, remove the nuts from the bottom of the shocks.

9. From under the hood, remove the Mustang shock tower top nuts. Lift the shock tower brace, if applicable, and remove the Mustang shocks and shock tower tops from the shock tower.

10. Take the tower top off of the old shock and, after cleaning and repainting, move it to the new Mustang KYB Excel-G front shock.

11. Place the steel washers and rubber doughnuts on the bottom shock mount, and slide the assembly into the Mustang shock tower.

12. Bolt on the Mustang shock tower tops. Attach the front shock to the Mustang coil spring saddle with the included doughnuts, washers and nuts. Tighten to spec.

13. Repeat on the other side, then you've completed installing your new Mustang KYB Exel-G Shock Kit!