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    :??: Rear Axle Rebuild for a 1st timer.

    Greetings all, It has been along time since I have been on this site, but it is winter now and I have removed my rear axle to do a gear a gear change, change the clutches and replace some bearings. I have never done a rear axle before, but I want to do it myself mostly because I have the...
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    96 cobra rear axle stock

    Hi everyone I appoligize greatly for not searching but I am at work and dont have the time but need to find an answer quickly. Please Help. I have a mechanic working on my 96 cobra right now. It has the stock carrier in the rear axle. He is telling me that it is a locking dif not a...
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    Lower control arm issue (Need quick help please)

    Hello all, I need some real quick help here if possible, I need have this problem fix by saturday. I have been noticing at about 40-50% or more throttle my 96 cobra will pull slightly to the left, enough that I have to counter it with the steering. When engine braking it will do the same...
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    Tire Opinions

    Can I get a few opinions from you guys here. Looking at a few diffrent sets of tires for agressive street performance. Anyone with any experence on any of these tires can you waver in with some pros and cons please. Firestone Wide Oval BFG G-Force Sport Bridgstone RE760 Sport BFG...
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    Ford Rims vs Replica

    Sorry guys I hope I am not being redundant but I have received alot of trustworthy infromation from here before. I have 96 Cobra Coupe and I have always wanted the '03 style rims. I finally need new tires so I am hoping to upgrade. I started a post a little while back about this and from the...
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    SVT 5 spoke chrome rims

    The SVT/Cobra R 5 Spoke Chrome Rims. I have wanted these for a long time. Does anyone here know where to find the best prices on these? Right now i have the factory 17in cobra rims on my car. I would like to go bigger or wider if possible, but I dont want diffrent sizes on the front and back...
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    Rear Axle Questions

    I have had an on going issue with my rear axle. I had the rear axle rebuilt about 8 months ago. The place seems to be very reputable. Every time I mention there name to someone, people always say, "That’s the best place out there". My issues started with a squeaking coming from the rear u...
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    Rear end Squeek with pics and vid

    Hello everyone. I recently have done alot of work to my car. Mostly full suspension everything making it about 1-1.5 inchs lower. I also had the rear end rebuilt with 4:10 gears besides. I am now getting a squeaking coming from the rear of the car after it comes up to temperature. Its...
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    Transmission mount needed.

    Can anyone help me? Just replaced engine mounts with the prothane ones. I can seem to find any brands of transmission mounts? At least for a 4V. Everything is for a v6 or 2v. Anyone know what the diffrence is between the 4v and 2v? Anyone found one of these besides a stock replacement? I...
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    SpeedCal Install Issue with Pics

    Just completed my SpeedCal install, so I thought. It doesnt seem to be working right. Where can I find the settings to the upper dip switchs? I dont have the extended range unit. There is no E on any corner of the box. The instructions only tell you how to set the bottom dip switchs...
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    Driving with the VSS unpluged.

    Does anyone know if I drive my car with the vss unpluged if it will trigger a ce light or abs light? Any other issues this will cause besides oviously not knowing how fast im going?
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    Adjust to zero clutch lash?

    Can someone help me with adjusting my clutch cable. The instructions along with other post on here say to adjust with zero lash. I have adjusted mine until all the play was gone so that there is slight tension, enough to keep things from rattling. When I press the clutch pedal there is about...
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    Clutch Quadrant Install Questions

    In the process of installing my ford racing clutch quadrant, and I am running into a few issues. When releasing the pedal the quadrant seems to bottom out on surface A. However in doing so, it leaves a 1/4 inch of play in the clutch pedal, which I think is going to make some noise. Now...
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    Aggressive Wheel Alignment

    Hey all, I just completed my suspension which includes MM C/C Plates. I was thinking of telling the alignment shop that I want a certain alignment settings. Camber Neg 1 Deg, Caster Pos 4.5 Deg, Toe-in of .25 Deg. Does any of this seem to aggressive? I am looking for an aggressive...
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    MM C/C Plate Install Question

    MM C/C Plate Install Question NOW WITH PICTURES Hi again everyone I took a quick look at my C/C plates last night. I dont have the car here but plan to hit this job up hard tommorow morning with the rest of my front suspension. From the quick glance that I took it appears I may have clearance...

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