[Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:43:05 -0500

Depends on where you get what part.  WhenI did the '95 a year ago, I found
that Advanced Auto Parts listed several mounts.  Some were the rubber part
only and some were the rubber part and the bearing.  You can also buy the
bearing seperately.  As I recall, the Monroe brand was the cheapest and
offered seperate pieces.

I would like to note that I have had all sorts of suspension trouble with
the '95, having replaced almost everything twice, finally going back to OEM
Ford mounts and bearings.  However the '93 has had only the bearings
replaced, maybe 4 years ago.

regards, Jim White - greensho@crown.net
Valparaiso, Indiana
'93  5 SPEED   279k few mods
'95  5 SPEED   248k lots of mods
"double clutch"  it's good for both you and your SHO

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

> 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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