Suspension Work 04 SY Cobra

[mattyslice]

Putting some work in on my new Cobra. New lower control arms, struts, and strut mounts. Any advice appreciated. First thing I have done to her!

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Why new control arms? I'd just replace the bushings. Struts I'd go Bilstein HD's or send yours to them to be upgraded. Throw some MM CC plates on it with some lowering springs.


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[mattyslice]

Thanks sir. I think the guy before me threw the car in the ditch. Went to get it aligned to put on my AFS 18s and it needed some work. Trying to do it myself. Thanks for the advice. Has Steeda lowering springs on it.

 

[mustangmike02]

What control arms are you buying?


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[BlksvtCobra01]

Thanks sir. I think the guy before me threw the car in the ditch. Went to get it aligned to put on my AFS 18s and it needed some work. Trying to do it myself. Thanks for the advice. Has Steeda lowering springs on it.

If the arms are not bent I'd replace the bushings with poly. New Ball joints while your in there. Are the tie rods bent?


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[mattyslice]

Thanks gents. Tie rods look good. Full transparency...I am not as knowledgeable as most of you so I am watching a lot of youtube for this and other projects I want to do. Link below for what I want to put in. OEish is good enough. Not going to drag or track the car.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/front-lower-control-arm-assembly-pair-1994-2004/p/LCA4P/

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

I wanna say the 03-04 Cobra A-Arms are beefier I'd look for a set of those man.


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[mustangmike02]

Get some steeda x2 ball joints and new bushings for yours.


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[mattyslice]

Thanks guys. Do you think my control arms are fine but just need to replace the bushings? They look fine to me but I am far from an expert.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Thanks guys. Do you think my control arms are fine but just need to replace the bushings? They look fine to me but I am far from an expert.

I wouldn't know without looking at them. Pull them then take them to a trusted shop and have the bushings pressed in if it checks out.


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[mustangmike02]

How many miles are on
The control arms have a redesigned stamping to improve the turning circle approximately 10% and have hydro bushings.

You can the difference in location of the ball joint in the picture.

Could also go with the global west bushings with grease fittings.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/done-your-own-front-lca-bushings.1019402/


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[mattyslice]

Only 61K. Thanks all!

 

[mustangmike02]

What's the overall goal for the car? Do you plan on keeping the stock K in?


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[mattyslice]

What's the overall goal for the car? Do you plan on keeping the stock K in?


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Goal = Fast weekend cruiser. Won't ever drag it or track it. I would love to track it but only 1-2 a year if that.

 

[mustangmike02]

Goal = Fast weekend cruiser. Won't ever drag it or track it. I would love to track it but only 1-2 a year if that.

I wouldn't bother with aftermarket arms then but that's just my 2cents. If they aren't damaged or bent I think bushings would go a long way. But it's your car so do some research and if arms is within your budget and have good reviews then make it happen sir!


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[mattyslice]

I wouldn't bother with aftermarket arms then but that's just my 2cents. If they aren't damaged or bent I think bushings would go a long way. But it's your car so do some research and if arms is within your budget and have good reviews then make it happen sir!


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Thanks sir. Any recs on tubular a-arms that would work without k-member/coil overs?