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« on: January 20, 2008, 07:21:26 PM »
Well, at some point in time I need to install my springs on my mustang this winter. What all do I need? How hard is it? Should I replace anything else while doing it? I haven't messed with springs before so I'm a noob.
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2008, 09:12:36 PM »
http://www.badassmustangs.com/forums/index.php/topic,23545.150.html

The answer you are looking for starts on reply 173
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2008, 09:16:18 AM »
Quote from: Rice on January 20, 2008, 09:12:36 PM
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The answer you are looking for starts on reply 173

"All you need is a pair of jackstands and a floor jack.    Hand tools for the control arm bolts."
That doesn't help much. LOL

Do you guys have any more details that I might need during this process? I plan on putting my new springs on this weekend and I would like to have as much information as possible. Grin
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2008, 12:24:30 PM »
I have the rear springs out! Wink
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2008, 04:19:50 PM »
Rear springs installed, fronts are a PITA. Took a break to eat something... LOL
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2008, 08:55:12 AM »
I plan on working on the fronts this weekend. Them damn control arm bolts are on there very good. Shocked
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2008, 08:48:15 AM »
This weekend didn't go as planned. Next weekend I should have time... Sad
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2008, 03:40:48 AM »
get a LONG pry bar for the fronts. life will be easier for you.
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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2008, 02:10:23 PM »
Quote from: speedfreak87 on February 19, 2008, 03:40:48 AM
get a LONG pry bar for the fronts. life will be easier for you.
Oh yea, I've been using one. Smiley

I started off this morning trying to get the driver's side off (where I left off 2 weekends ago.) After about 30 mins of no progress I switched sides and started working on the passenger's side. 1 1/2 hour later I had the passenger's side spring installed with no issues. I then thought to myself that something was odd, the driver's side seemed much tighter then the passengers..... Looking at the bolt I was able to remove from the driver's side, I noticed red "threadlock"..... Beef WTF!!!

Ok guys what helps take off red threadlock?
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2008, 04:21:41 PM »
So I bought a torch and heated the bolt till it was red still no go..... then I tried the nut on the back of the bolt, like butter it comes off, but now I can't get the bolt to back out of the hole. The damn head still will not move it put the nut back on the bolt and was even hitting it with a hammer, NOTHING. This bolt is evil. I'm taking a 10 minute break right now, you guys have any thoughts?
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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2008, 04:48:13 PM »
Which bolt are you talking about?
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2008, 05:58:39 PM »
Control arm bolt....


I think there is something wrong with it. I went back out and heated it up about 3 more times (each time letting it cool down) and was hammering the s*** out of it, it will not move at all. I then hooked up the impact and tried forward and backwards with the impact. (because there is no nut on the back) I noticed the control arm would move with the bolt when hitting it with the impact. I also remember that when I was taking the nut of the back of the bolt I didn't need anything to hold the bolt in place. This is really pissing me off. I have all 3 springs installed, this one bolt which doesn't even have a nut on the end of it now will not move. WTF
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2008, 07:12:44 PM »
What about removing the strut, unbolting the sway bar link, and lowering the a-arm?
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« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2008, 07:39:27 PM »
I think that's what I'll end up doing. I'm tried of messing with this bolt. It will be next weekend before I can get around to it, I'll keep you guys updated.
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« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2008, 07:43:14 PM »
Thats how Ive always done it, cause everytime I put springs in, I do the struts/shocks too. Definetly keep us updated, we'll help you get your car back on the road.  Smiley
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« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2008, 11:38:21 AM »
I got the heater warming up the garage now. I'll be out there finishing this up shortly! W00t!
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2008, 05:04:02 PM »
Got them installed!!!  Grin Grin


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« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2008, 05:10:15 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2008, 06:22:20 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2008, 11:27:18 AM »
Looks great!! How do you like the feel of it?
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« Reply #21 on: March 03, 2008, 11:42:23 AM »
Quote from: Gravel on March 03, 2008, 11:27:18 AM
Looks great!! How do you like the feel of it?

I'll tell ya as soon as the weather lets me take it for a spin... Smiley
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« Reply #22 on: March 04, 2008, 09:00:20 PM »
NICE!!! i need to drop the front of my mustang by at least 1 inch, i need to replace my shocks soon, what would be a good street/strip shock?
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« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2008, 11:20:12 PM »
Now THAT is the look I'm after.

If only I could figure out what the f is different with mine Huh
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« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2008, 06:31:02 PM »
Looks real good Joe.

FYI heat activates thread lock. LOL
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« Reply #25 on: April 22, 2008, 10:16:39 AM »
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