Upper / Lower Control Arms - Installation tips??

[bottlfed92]

Just picked up a smokin deal on a set of STEEDA adjustable uppers and Maximum Motorsport adjustable lowers for $200 CAD.

Need some installation tips if anyone has some. Thanks.

~Jeff

 

[DMAN302]

two good jacks...patience and a strong arm...someone will have write up and chime in, if not PM me and I'll help ya out.

 

[S&B]

i used a ratchet strap to do the lowers, b/c once you get the stock ones off the holes dont want to line up, so i straped the the rear tire to the front and cranket them in till the rear holes lined up.

Other than that do the uppers one at a time.

Ohh watch out for that spring its no joke

 

[Bullitt #3067]

Jeff, I thought you were selling?

Back to topic: air tools make quick work out of it.

You better get jumping if she's going to be done for Norwalk!

see you there!

 

[bottlfed92]

Jeff, I thought you were selling?

Back to topic: air tools make quick work out of it.

You better get jumping if she's going to be done for Norwalk!

see you there!

LOL...The thought has crossed my mind, once or twice. LOL. I've learned that most 'material' objects in life are always for sale. ars included. I thought I was at the end of modding my car. [Que the 'Family Feud' X buzzer]. Well, there's always the performance and handling portion of modding. Something that I have to familiarize myself with.

I should be getting both in the mail today and may tackle this (time permitting) before Norwalk. I'll be there on Friday morning/afternoon. I'll PM you my cell. There's about 30 of us from the GTAMC (Greater Toronto Area Mustang Club) staying at a local hotel. We take over the parking lot till very, very late/early hours. LOL. Join us. I'd love to see that machine of yours again.

~Jeff

 

[rigamaroles]

the rear isnt too much of a worry, take the sway bar off, disconnect the bottom of the lowers, if you are on axle stands and the rear has plenty of hang room, there isnt much pressure on the springs. Just lower the control arms slowly on a hydraulic jack, once the springs are out its easy cheesy. Then just unbolt the uppers and go in reverse order. Easy stuff

 

[rigamaroles]

however, if you car was anything like mine, the rear lowers were a ****** to get off, rusted pretty much together, you'll need a pry bar in one hand and an impact in the other. Took more time to get the bolts out than it did to do the work following.

 

[Bullitt #3067]

Actually it was'nt too long ago when I did mine: control arms, springs, shocks and struts. Here's the finished product:

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I'll inspect your handy work at FFW!

Have fun!

 

[DMAN302]

OH me likey...very well done sir!

 

[fidstang]

Actually it was'nt too long ago when I did mine: control arms, springs, shocks and struts. Here's the finished product:

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I'll inspect your handy work at FFW!

Have fun!

OMFG! Look how clean that underside is.
My friend, you are a fanatic!

 

[Bullitt #3067]

fidstang:

It's funny you say that. I spray & wipe down the entire undersurface with WD-40 every 60 days or so. So far, it's worked like a charm!


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What's weird is that my wife thinks I need professional help.

 

[emagdnim]

Do you drive this car regularly? Ive never seen a car that clean! wow

 

[Bullitt #3067]

Do you drive this car regularly? Ive never seen a car that clean! wow

Sort of: no winters, seen rain maybe 5 times. Other than that, I drive it.