Yes how are the X2 and the 03 Control arms I have them sitting in my garage waiting install.
panhard bar fitment
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Overall it all helps. But one of the main thing of the 03 arms is that they allow for a wider rim/tire up front with no rubbing.
I currently run the x2 ball joints, 03 cobra a arms, poly bushings. It helps tighten up the front a little.
I currently run the x2 ball joints, 03 cobra a arms, poly bushings. It helps tighten up the front a little.
I normally run 275/35/18s (18x9s on all 4) like 98 svt. I have also run 17x9s with 295/35/17 up front
I will be eventually be switching the whole front end to MM
wow that is awesome. ill have to see what i run.
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I have 18x9 and 18x10 running 265/35ZR18 and 285/35zr18 I wanted wider in the back like 295 or 305 but i couldn't find the tread pattern that would match front and back. the tire show recommended I not go wider as not to blow out the rear end. He said he went wide and all the grip snapped his axels. I dont know if i even should worry about that.
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I have 18x9 and 18x10 running 265/35ZR18 and 285/35zr18 I wanted wider in the back like 295 or 305 but i couldn't find the tread pattern that would match front and back. the tire show recommended I not go wider as not to blow out the rear end. He said he went wide and all the grip snapped his axels. I dont know if i even should worry about that.
What do you think of the Panhard bar? is it worth the 650 im about to spend on control arms, bushings and panhard?
What? Who said this? There are guys running 315s all day and 335s even. Are you running slicks? Drag radials? Even then. Youll be fine. You can go larger tires all around if you want. Specially being on 10'' wide rims. 305 would be ok. or 295 if need be.
Anyway, yes for the rear it will be worth it. PH bar, lower control arms, and new bushings would do wonders for you. So would a tq arm & coils. But trust me I understand one step at a time. As far as the bushings were you thinking of going poly? Expect some extra NVH, but nothing insane. Also the UCAs, keep the bushing that connects to the pumpkin rubber. Otherwise it will cause excessive binding
I got the RUCA (ford performance reproductions) from Maximum Motorsports with the Ford bushings they recommend. As for the rest of the car I already got a mishmash of energy prothane an factory bushings. I figured this is a good time to upgrade everything so I ordered the prothane bushing kit. I did motor mounts a little while back but the transmission mount didn’t work so we reinstalled the stock mount.
Ran into low funds couldn't complete my whole install. My ford racing clutch had a bent spring? It was a nightmare to push in, I didn't mind too much as I like a firmer clutch, but at times it was rough. Changing out clutch was an expense I was not ready for unplanned for sure. Unfortunately, the panhard bar was something my mechanic wasn't comfortable installing so now I'm looking for another shop. I was able to get all the prothane bushings installed and the MM RUCA and bushings they recommended for that also. so at least it will be some what better. Next ill have to get it back into shop to get the front of the car completed.
looks like the PHB is touching the anti sway bar. Is that the case?
Any update on the MF exhaust and the PHB install? Ive read that the tailpipes need to be modified a bit to clear.
I am still installing the PH since I am doing it myself.. The holes I drilled are slightly off on one side. But not enough to cause an issue I dont think. Ran into some metal inside the frame rail. So have to drill it out to finish it off.
If anyone plans to do this themselves. New cobalt bits help sooo much!
Then the TQ arm goes on. Then on to fitting a GT hood on a cobra lol. With some large vents
And I cannot comment on the exhaust anymore as I plan on dumping my SLPs to get ready for track use. But I will let you know about clearance with a B&M diff cover (thing is huge).
If anyone plans to do this themselves. New cobalt bits help sooo much!
Then the TQ arm goes on. Then on to fitting a GT hood on a cobra lol. With some large vents
And I cannot comment on the exhaust anymore as I plan on dumping my SLPs to get ready for track use. But I will let you know about clearance with a B&M diff cover (thing is huge).
Bushings, X2 and control arms are all installed. I didn't notice any big difference maybe my expectations where high. My pan hard bar wasn't installed as my mechanic backed out at last minute, he didn't feel he could do it correctly. Car was in shop and this was the thing I was most looking forward to.
What control arms? You wont feel the hugest difference with those mods. Just more tightness I would say (no slop). But it all adds up. The PH will be a huge difference.
If some of us morons (meaning myself - its good enough lol) can install a PH. The mechanic can do it. Just find someone else.
If some of us morons (meaning myself - its good enough lol) can install a PH. The mechanic can do it. Just find someone else.
The fit was tight but everything worked amazing
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Pictures were taken when we added axles and torque arm
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