Been fighting an oil pressure loss with worn out Boundary OPG's,, Swapped in a GT500 pump and a set of Lunati 726 cams as my passenger side cam had a couple scuffed lobes ...
Hopefully get to the track next weekend with CoVid-19 Liberation happening ...
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I attempted to install my Ford Performance rear sway bar end links today. Glad I test fit the bushings before I tore everything apart. My rear sway bar is actually 20mm instead of 22mm. So, who sells a 22mm rear sway bar, just the sway bar, no hardware? Or does someone sell 20mm bushings for this Ford kit?
I attempted to install my Ford Performance rear sway bar end links today. Glad I test fit the bushings before I tore everything apart. My rear sway bar is actually 20mm instead of 22mm. So, who sells a 22mm rear sway bar, just the sway bar, no hardware? Or does someone sell 20mm bushings for this Ford kit?
Put the wife's Shelby up on jack stands (no, not Harbor Freight ones, lol) and started checking out the bushings, mounts, everything at the back of the car.
We've been feeling/hearing some knocking/clanging at the back of the car, sometimes over bumps, sometimes when shifting.
Found some cracks/tears in the upper diff bushing and a bunch of cracks and worn bushings in the stabilizer links and stabilizer bar bushings.
Ordered parts. New Prothane bushing for the upper diff mount, new Energy Suspension bushings for the stabilizer bar and links.
Also spaced out the main BMR Watts Link brace away from the spare tire well a bit, as it seemed to be touching. And even though the main brace is firmly bolted to the body and doesn't move, it was too close for comfort and I thought that maybe between the worn bushings and the brace touching the body, maybe it would occasionally bang against it. Meh, I thought I'd eliminate a possible source for a noise.
Some pics and a video of the carnage:
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Finally got the rear brakes installed! Frign things were basically "cut to fit, paint to match". Only took 15 hours on the lift. Well, that did include a complete brake fluid flush, checking/tightening all the exhaust clamps, new DSS install, and exploring every nut and bolt on the rear suspension in search of the elusive rattle. It was really nice using a lift. This shop rents a space with lift and tools for $25/hr.
I think it's a great business plan, with the exception of the liability of having idiots using a lift. Just a weeks worth of rental would pay for a lift. He has an account with Napa, if you need anything he will order it for you and pick it up if they can't deliver it right away. He gets a discount of course, and pockets the difference. Has fluid disposal for a small fee. Tool box with most hand tools you need he rents for another 5/hr. I was short a few tools in the box that I travel with and he loaned me those free of charge. I ended owing him $375 for two long days on the lift. That job would have taken me several more days if I had been working on the ground. Oh, and he drives a S197. I needed a socket that he didn't have and Napa didn't have. He loaned me his car to drive to the local Carquest. Odd driving a stock GT. Glad mines not. LolThat's awesome. Our local DIY garage just recently closed. Actually thinking about opening one up.
Very informative video Gabe! Needless to say, I've also been noticing the very same knocking and clanging noises from the rear, especially when going over bumps and uneven road surfaces, but not so much at all when just shifting. Anyhow, it appears I'll be having the stabilizer end link bushings, stabilizer bar bushings and upper diff bushings all checked for cracks/worn out. Also, while I'm at it, might just as well have the rear upper/lower control arm bushings checked along with the front sway link bushings/front sway bar bushings as well. Meanwhile, thanks for sharingPut the wife's Shelby up on jack stands (no, not Harbor Freight ones, lol) and started checking out the bushings, mounts, everything at the back of the car.
We've been feeling/hearing some knocking/clanging at the back of the car, sometimes over bumps, sometimes when shifting.
Found some cracks/tears in the upper diff bushing and a bunch of cracks and worn bushings in the stabilizer links and stabilizer bar bushings.
Ordered parts. New Prothane bushing for the upper diff mount, new Energy Suspension bushings for the stabilizer bar and links.
Also spaced out the main BMR Watts Link brace away from the spare tire well a bit, as it seemed to be touching. And even though the main brace is firmly bolted to the body and doesn't move, it was too close for comfort and I thought that maybe between the worn bushings and the brace touching the body, maybe it would occasionally bang against it. Meh, I thought I'd eliminate a possible source for a noise.
Some pics and a video of the carnage:
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I think it's a great business plan, with the exception of the liability of having idiots using a lift. Just a weeks worth of rental would pay for a lift. He has an account with Napa, if you need anything he will order it for you and pick it up if they can't deliver it right away. He gets a discount of course, and pockets the difference. Has fluid disposal for a small fee. Tool box with most hand tools you need he rents for another 5/hr. I was short a few tools in the box that I travel with and he loaned me those free of charge. I ended owing him $375 for two long days on the lift. That job would have taken me several more days if I had been working on the ground. Oh, and he drives a S197. I needed a socket that he didn't have and Napa didn't have. He loaned me his car to drive to the local Carquest. Odd driving a stock GT. Glad mines not. Lol
Yeah, I’ve already put a rough business plan together just to see what I could make work and it’s very doable. I can get around liability by having every customer join a club. My lawyer buddy said as a member it releases me from a lot of responsibility. Obviously if something is my fault it’s mine. But if you drop a muffler on your foot it’s on you. At least that’s the way he explained it. Anyways I could run at 30% capacity to make a margin with 6 lifts.
Nothing exciting. Just changed the manual transmission fluid (Mercon V) and the rear axle oil (75W-140 plus friction modifier). Had done 30k miles since those fluids were last changed. Now at 91k.
I ran across thos on LMR and wondered if the outside diameter would work with the For links?20mm bushing kit for the rear:
https://lmr.com/item/PT-61162BL/Ford-Mustang-Urethane-Rear-Sway-Bar-Bushings-20MM-Black
What brand fluids?