[Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions

[Ian Fisher]

The mounts are seperate from the strut bearings. AFAIK, the bearings don't
require any grease.

You most likely need new mounts and possibly bump stops. I would also
replace ball joints (you asked in a different post).

check out my page www.eden.rutgers.edu/~ianf for some P/N#'s

Josh's Shonut site has a good writeup on the differences between strut
mounts and bearings. I suggest looking at that to make a good decision on
what you want.

I also think that welding your exsisting housings is a PITA if you already
have fresh uncut housings to play around with. Cutting the housings is
pretty easy; use a drill to get the oil out (it smells) and use an exhaust
pipe cutter to cut the housings. Works really well.


Ian
 On Mon, 16 Jun 2003,
Bruce Malachuk wrote:

> 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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