[Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions

[Ian Fisher]

Are you drunk?

Ian


On Sun, 15 Jun 2003, Frank Costa wrote:

> 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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