[Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions

[Bruce Malachuk]

Well the Konis I got (free mind you) were already mounted in housings and
are cut a little too short. I have a line on a few used Taurus OEM housings,
and I'm gonna chop a few and have some tube pieces welded on to the current
housing to "extend" them and make them just the right length so that the
knurled part is drawn in.

Are strut bearings packaged seperately from strut mounts? If so is it
possible that my strut bearings may be shot and the mounts are fine? I get
some clunking over bumps where the strut is compressed rapidly for short
little bumps.

Bruce

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Costa" <fcosta@comcast.net>
To: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>; "SHOtimes"
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions


> Excellent post,
>
> From what i understand that kit does not include the mounts, you most
likely
> will not need those (i didnt for my koni/eiback setup), But i would
> reccomend getting new mounst and regreasing the bearings (strut
> bearings)...and make sure that when those inserts are in the housing that
> the "ribbed" end of the koni insert is fully inserted into the housing,
this
> will prevent any unnessesary clunking sounds, The lower ball joints can be
> checked while you do the work on the struts. Depending on the milage i
doubt
> they went bad.
>
> Keep this post going i want to make sure im pulling stuff out my @$$.
>
> Frank Costa and the "SHOrage"
> 89 In The Currant Red Flavor 154 On The Clock
>
> MODS-
> Extrude Honed Intake
> Gutted Catalytic Converters
> Dynomax Catback System
> Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers
> Koni Externally Adjustable Inserts
> Eibach Lowering Springs
> Updated Front Swaybar Endlinks
> Polyurethane Rear Swaybar Endlinks
> Solid Delrin Subframe Bushings
> SHO Nut Front And Rear Reinforced Motor Mounts
> Directional Italian SLicers
> Bridgestone HR40 Tires All Around
>
>
> SERVICE-
> 60k @ 135k
> Replaced Sub Frame
> Replaced Inner Tie Rods And Outer Tie Rod Ends
> 91 And Up, Front And Rear Swaybar ENDLINKS
> New Front Strut Mounts
> Ford Police Package Rear Strut Mounts
> Ford OEM Transaxle Mount
> 5th Clutch
> 4th Transaxle (Damn Lead Foot)
>
>
> TO BE INSTALLED-
> Subframe Connectors
> Rod Shifter
> SHO Slicers
> Rear Police Package Strut Mounts
>
>
> NEXT THING TO Spontaneously Combust-
> Rod Bearings Possibly
> Front Main Oil Seal Leaking
> Damn Konis Are knocking Around (Poorly Installed, Highly Pissed)
>
>
> Shifter Linkage (Its Gonna happen, it is just a matter of time)
>
> WISH LIST-
> Just a Solid Car, Nothing fancy, JUST SOLID!
>
>
> http://www.geocities.com/shoprofiles/costa.html
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>
> To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 11:32 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions
>
>
> > I'm just about to place my final order with Rockauto for suspension &
> steering
> > parts. So far I have both outer tie rods, both inner tie rods, both
front
> sway
> > links, rear sway to body TPR, and rear TPR sway links. I was wondering
if
> I
> > should bother replacing the lower control arms/ball joint while I'm
doing
> all
> > this. I'd rather not bother with them right now as I would much rather
put
> the
> > monies into strut mounts.
> >
> > I have my Koni struts in housings, and am just about to order my intrax
> > springs. I think I need new strut mounts, but I'm not sure which ones I
> should
> > be ordering. I was thinking about the Moog Caster/camber plates, but do
> those
> > replace the strut mount or do I have to buy mounts in addition to that.
I
> > doubt that I'd be changing the caster/camber at all after I get it
> aligned, so
> > if I can go without those plates please tell me to do so. I get some
> clunking
> > in the suspension which makes me think that the strut mounts are in need
> of
> > attention. So what do I need to order for a good setup with my
intrax/koni
> > setup. I'm not so concerned with getting the car as low as possible, I'd
> > rather have the car handle the best it can.
> >
> > So please help me out with other things I need to order. I want to make
> this
> > the final order so that I can get started. The suspension and tires are
> the
> > only things left for me to do before I sign up for going to Madison.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bruce
> > 94 Opal Frost MTX - Just Rolled 83K
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