Those are good suggestions. Thanks very much. I had not thought of the lower
control arms. Are you suggesting a new Ford part or is there an aftermarket
to consider? I hope they are not too expensive. I have 125K on the vehicle
in the Northeast.
>From: FlamingTaco <flamingtaco@earthlink.net>
>Date: 2006/10/18 Wed AM 06:38:22 CDT
>To: v6sho@yahoogroups.com
>Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
>Subject: [v6sho] Re: [Shotimes] what do I need for front suspension
>Would be a sad to have replaced so many items in the suspension, only to have
>the bearing packs start groaning a month later.
>
>TPR lower control arm bushings are good pieces. Also, hit up PST
>(http://www.p-s-t.com/) for their polygraphite swaybar bushings. Hardest out
>there aside from steel, and won't ever make a sound. Be sure to put some
>sylglide on them, even though they declare that lube is not needed. Only have
>to do it once.
>
>Have you considered replacing the LCA's? They are sub-100k parts, and mods
>will stress them good if they are worn.
>
>David
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: james_ebersold@verizon.net
>>Sent: Oct 17, 2006 4:54 PM
>>To: v6sho@yahoogroups.com
>>Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
>>Subject: [Shotimes] what do I need for front suspension
>>
>>Greetings...
>>
>>I am planning to continue my suspension upgrades that I started with my rear
>suspension. I will be installing the Eibach springs I have already purchased
>and probably the Koni strut inserts. I have a question about other parts I
>may need. I have not dissembled it yet and want to have the needed parts on
>hand before I start. I have been researching other parts and have found the
>following listed in the KYB catalog.
>>
>>SB103 - Strut Boot Kit (Front)
>>SM5038 - Front Strut Mount
>>SM5415 - Front Lower Springseat insulator
>>SM5005 - Strut Mount Bearing for SM5038
>>SM5156 - Front Strut Upper Springseat
>>SM5271 - Front Strut Mounting Kit
>>
>>I would guess the spring seats I could just visually inspect and tell if they
>are torn or not. I would also replace the boots as they tend to crack and are
>not expensive. For the rear I replaced the strut mount so I guess it makes
>sense for the front. I see the front has extra parts like the bearing. With
>125K miles and a cosst of $15 each it would make sense to replace the bearing
>as apparently its not included in the 5038 mount. What about the SM5271 does
>anyone know is included in this item? Should it be replaced?
>>
>>Is there anything else I have missed? I am also thinking of getting some
>polyurethane bushings. Does anyone know what is available and reasonable to
>replace?
>>
>>Your comments are appreciated.
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