MM UCA/ LCA Derlin Bushing Install ?

[04HarleyF250]

So Im expecting a battle, any pointers from anyone thats done it?
Im gonna throw in some H&R Race springs while its apart, any other suggestions while im in there? Im trying to avoid replacing every bushing in the rear end now, because of cost, and id also like to feel each component, but not at the expense of wasting loads of time (like whats not too bad to get at later, and what is?)

 

[jm@ReischePerf]

At the bare minimum I would do a BF brace & re-seal diff while you're in there with all that crap apart.

 

[04HarleyF250]

thanks... and the drag radials are on the way, i just gotta find some machined 10.5s.

 

[TrickStang37]

I've done it. its a PAIN IN THE ASS. but in the end it's worth it. I wouldnt want to do it again tho. since its a convert, i would do it, wheel hop is atrocious on 'em. Anything that helps would be good.

 

[jm@ReischePerf]

PM sent, give me a ring once you get all the old bushings out and I'll tell you a few things that will save you some time.

 

[ac427cobra]

So Im expecting a battle, any pointers from anyone thats done it?
Im gonna throw in some H&R Race springs while its apart, any other suggestions while im in there? Im trying to avoid replacing every bushing in the rear end now, because of cost, and id also like to feel each component, but not at the expense of wasting loads of time (like whats not too bad to get at later, and what is?)

The only parts you can't replace without pulling the IRS subframe out of the chassis are the subframe bushings and the UCA's. Everything else can be done with the IRS in the car.

FWIW

:thumbsup::coolman::beer:

 

[04HarleyF250]

So the subframe bushings. The thought of having to get in there twice may be enough to convince me. I read your link, PM sent.

 

[04HarleyF250]

searching FTW:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69011&highlight=subframe+removal

i left the drive shaft connected, the car is up on jack stands so the subframe is supported with two floor jacks. I took the lower control arms off first and used an internal spring compressor to get the springs out. I was surprised, it really is only the four bolts holding the irs in.

the mm tools got the control arm bushings out in a snap, the subframe bushings w/ tool are in the mail, as are the H&R springs. Im going to leave the diff bushings out, ill see just how much of a difference they make in comparison to the rest of the bushings.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

change your fuel filter while you have the pumpkin out of the way. thats free advice.

 

[04HarleyF250]

Hit a wall; LCAs are out, bushings out, everythings disconnected and the tab that prevents the rear subframe nut from spinning out back breaks off... full story here:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5803950#post5803950

doesnt seem impossible to get to the back, just really ugly.

 

[04HarleyF250]

surely someone knows whats up?

 

[04HarleyF250]

Good to go. Hopefully this weekend I can get the new springs in, and throw a write up together. Well worth saving the "700 dollar" install I was quoted by a local shop. For that price, even if it took me a year, I could get an old beat up honda to drive around while I worked on it