Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up
 

I elected to use the spring compressor today and the 4-cylinder springs went in easily. A-arm's don't swing as easily as I would like with these poly bushings, but they are not too bad. Front is done with the exception of Aerospace rotors and 4-piston calipers which are on the way...decided to use the same set-up as the Camaro. Finally snaked the front sway bar out of the car...geez what a chunk of metal. I'll be pulling the engine out in the morning and install the manual rack shortly after.


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Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up
 

How much did you tighten the bolts? I left my bolts snugged up a little them double nutted them. Wasn't bad that way at all. Project is coming along nicely.

Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up
 

I can probably back them off a little and add some nyloc's Mitch.... wanted some bearings but could not source any. Front sits well, just hoping the springs will let it separate easily.

Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up
 

Looks good Rich.

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Gotta be careful with that. I was going to do that on my car, but I felt it would egg-shape the holes over time, as now the arms will pivot on the bolts and holes as opposed to the bushings. Possibly okay on a drag-only car, but I would inspect it regularly. I didn't do it because mine is a street-strip car and I felt they would wear too quickly and unnecessarily. Egg-shaped holes are a pita, street or strip, gotta weld and dress.

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Didn't leave mine loose, Just didn't go too crazy tightenng them. And yes I rechecked them every oil change.

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Finally out of the hole. Manual rack and front brakes in the morning.


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Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up
 

They sure put a lot of messy stuff under the hood of stocker don't they?

Dale

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It was a bit of a battle by myself...amazing how quickly things let go when you break out the die grinder/cut-off wheel. The one redeeming feature of this car is when you pull the transmission the engine doesn't drop backwards like it does in the Camaro...sits perfectly level on the K-member until it's plucked out.

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If I could back up just a bit. How difficult was it to replace those control arm bushings ? I need to do that to my Cougar.