Uninstalling IRS

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Undo the driveshaft 4/12 point 12mm bolts
Undo the TC sensors - 10mm right off of each side of the diff
Undo the e-brake... c clips and pliers
Undo the calipers, tie them up out of the way (can't remember the bolt, think it's a 13mm)
Undo the shocks at the bottom 19mm (or maybe 18, you'll wanna check)
Get a jack, rest it under the pumpkin. You might want to get a block of wood to spread the load.
Undo the two rear bolts on the IRS frame. 18mm
Lower the pumpkin just a little bit... like maybe 1/2"
Undo the front bolts 18mm, make sure everything is clear.
Carefully lower the rear end.


I think that's it, shit it's been a couple of years since I did one, so I might have jumped a step or two.:read: Feel free to add things I've missed! :beer:
 

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going full drag setup eh? i mean, who would want the nice comfy ride to work, when you can have a 10 second road feeling good time
 

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Undo the driveshaft 4/12 point 12mm bolts
Undo the TC sensors - 10mm right off of each side of the diff
Undo the e-brake... c clips and pliers
Undo the calipers, tie them up out of the way (can't remember the bolt, think it's a 13mm)
Undo the shocks at the bottom 19mm (or maybe 18, you'll wanna check)
Get a jack, rest it under the pumpkin. You might want to get a block of wood to spread the load.
Undo the two rear bolts on the IRS frame. 18mm
Lower the pumpkin just a little bit... like maybe 1/2"
Undo the front bolts 18mm, make sure everything is clear.
Carefully lower the rear end.


I think that's it, shit it's been a couple of years since I did one, so I might have jumped a step or two.:read: Feel free to add things I've missed! :beer:

Don't forget to remove the exhaust.
 

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Undo the driveshaft 4/12 point 12mm bolts
Undo the TC sensors - 10mm right off of each side of the diff
Undo the e-brake... c clips and pliers
Undo the calipers, tie them up out of the way (can't remember the bolt, think it's a 13mm)
Undo the shocks at the bottom 19mm (or maybe 18, you'll wanna check)
Get a jack, rest it under the pumpkin. You might want to get a block of wood to spread the load.
Undo the two rear bolts on the IRS frame. 18mm
Lower the pumpkin just a little bit... like maybe 1/2"
Undo the front bolts 18mm, make sure everything is clear.
Carefully lower the rear end.


I think that's it, shit it's been a couple of years since I did one, so I might have jumped a step or two.:read: Feel free to add things I've missed! :beer:

You forgot drink a 6 pack and have a strong ass friend around
 

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Instead of undoing the ABS sensors at the axles it'd be best to disconnect them under the rear seat so you don't have to cut the clips off...
 

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Instead of undoing the ABS sensors at the axles it'd be best to disconnect them under the rear seat so you don't have to cut the clips off...

Ditto, this was the easiest place to get to em on mine as well, my clips were all corroded and nasty
 

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vote someone into office that dosn't like the IRS and have them disband it... I hates paying taxes..

oh, you mean the IRS in the 99-04 Cobra.. keep it and build it up to what it should be..
 

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Undo the driveshaft 4/12 point 12mm bolts
Undo the TC sensors - 10mm right off of each side of the diff
Undo the e-brake... c clips and pliers
Undo the calipers, tie them up out of the way (can't remember the bolt, think it's a 13mm)
Undo the shocks at the bottom 19mm (or maybe 18, you'll wanna check)
Get a jack, rest it under the pumpkin. You might want to get a block of wood to spread the load.
Undo the two rear bolts on the IRS frame. 18mm
Lower the pumpkin just a little bit... like maybe 1/2"
Undo the front bolts 18mm, make sure everything is clear.
Carefully lower the rear end.


I think that's it, shit it's been a couple of years since I did one, so I might have jumped a step or two.:read: Feel free to add things I've missed! :beer:


Sounds straight forward. I'll be attempting it this weekend. Wish me luck!
 

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lol wut

only people killing halfshafts are those on DR's at the track.

You can get wheel hop with any tire. If you land good traction chances are you will be fine. Its that 'whop whop whop' sound that is very unsettling, no matter if you are on DR's, street tires or slicks that wheel hop will kill your half shafts.
 

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