5 Lug swap work Log

[CODY004WD]

Just ordered 5 sets of the Energy Suspension 9-9108 bushings for the TTL's... Figured since they are out, and the only factory bushings I still have, may as well upgrade while I have the chance.

Also ordered 4 pk's of the ARP 100-7708 Wheel studs.

And made arrangements with Matt to swap front Ksport Clevises. Now, I'll only need to either find a rear set of clevises for a Probe or BJ, OR grind my spindles down to fit BG dimensions... doable.



Now the wait for the last of my parts to arrive, as well as the time to do all the prep work, then I should have a fairly easy install. (hopefully)

[FE3-323]

diggin ur parts pile!

[atomicEGT]

IIRC the rear spindles don't need to be ground, you just have to slot one of the mounting holes...

[CODY004WD]

No, they're huge.

[CODY004WD]

So, yeah, uhhhh. I'm ****ing wiped out. Spent 8 hours yesterday, and 8 hours today, sanding, and grinding, and blasting, and wire wheeling, AND painting, AAAAAND Pressing, kneeling, bending, lifting etc... ****, I did it all. Basically, I busted my ass. But it was for a worthy cause. I got some cool pictures!

[Ace]

jealousss

[Mazda_Powered]

that turned out GREAT! Are you happy with the results? Also did you end up using some poly bushing in the TTLs?

When's install? Taking a break first? Yep...20 questions haha!

[atomicEGT]

[FE3-323]

^^^^^^ thats just disturbing

and cody.... please get rid of those god damn dust shields in the back!!

[CODY004WD]

jealousss

Haha, thanks Steve. I put a lot of time into this setup, but this is pretty much the standard that I am holding myself to for this entire car. This project is a huge step towards the final goal, next is engine swap, followed by boost, and finally interior. After that, at some point, I'll have a professional redo the body and paint, and the whole car will be what I've always wanted. This one will always be with me.

that turned out GREAT! Are you happy with the results? Also did you end up using some poly bushing in the TTLs?

When's install? Taking a break first? Yep...20 questions haha!

I am happy with the result Jack. Pictures don't even do it justice. I still need to clean up the Ksports, since they have race-car paintjob all over them, but that's a job for next monday when I begin vacation. I ended up saying **** it to bushings in the TTL's. Since the plan is to switch over to Jims TTL's eventually, I figured why keep buying temporary ****.

Install is hopefully a week and three days away. I am waiting on my front Ksport Clevises to arrive, and I sent the rear rotors and front spindles to work with my Pop today, in hopes that he'd have a chance to press in the wheel bearings. Haven't heard whether or not that was accomplished yet. Then I need to paint the front spindles, the rear sway bar and one more LCA, elongate the upper rear Ksport strut bolt holes to match the probe spindles, and find a set of MX3 rear droplinks. It's getting close. Oh, and I need to have my Falkens mounted on the other 4 mustang wheels, but I'm waiting to verify clearance with the two I have mounted, just in case they wont work. (if that makes sense, I'm reaaaaally tired LOL.)

LOL.

^^^^^^ thats just disturbing

and cody.... please get rid of those god damn dust shields in the back!!

Yes it is.

And Ryan. I like my shields. Let me put everything together and check out the final result, If I have to, I'll ditch the gold on the inside, but I think it'll work just fine.

[neuspeedescort]

liking this a lot!

[FE3-323]

And Ryan. I like my shields. Let me put everything together and check out the final result, If I have to, I'll ditch the gold on the inside, but I think it'll work just fine.

fine

[CODY004WD]

Well. My new to me Ksport front Lower Mounts came in today. They are old school orange ones too! From probetalk member, mardarati. They bolt directly to the Probe spindles, and fit my Ksports perfectly... Bingo. It's the missing link.

Anyway, I have a few parts that still need prep and paint, but I'm very close to bolting it all on. Paint will happen after work tomorrow, and then I just need a day where I work early, and have the following weekday off work, so I can do the work that night and have the morning to finish, then get it aligned in the afternoon.



I have a few pics that weren't taken for this thread, but these pics contain some relevant content... just ignore anything not related to this thread.

[FE3-323]

what size tires are those cody??

[CODY004WD]

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