what's the difference between IRS bushings and differential bushings? I got the Steeda diff. bushings.
03 Cobra IRS Swap?
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The IRS bushing attach the IRS to the body. They are a lot larger than the differential bushings. I would call Maximum Motor Sports and order their IRS bushings and the 14mm nuts and bolts. For some reason the installed 12mm nuts. They are 50 bucks. Trust me, you will shoot yourself if you don't do them now.
Info on 12mm bolt that needs to be upgraded to 14mm
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59812&highlight=where+irs+bushings
Breakdown of IRS showing location of IRS and Diff bushings.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61845&highlight=irs+bushings
Info on 12mm bolt that needs to be upgraded to 14mm
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59812&highlight=where+irs+bushings
Breakdown of IRS showing location of IRS and Diff bushings.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61845&highlight=irs+bushings
Thanks. I'll get the second set of bushings ASAP.
make sure you get the 14mm nuts and bolts. you can get them fom MM too.
(wondering why you didn't get the bolts already)
Hey Mike, I picked up the U-joints today.
They were $30 bucks each!? The dude told me they're some kind of special "coversion joint."
I also ordered the MM IRS bushings, and got the bolts from my ford dealer.
Are you willing to pay for your U-joint?
-Doug
They were $30 bucks each!? The dude told me they're some kind of special "coversion joint."
I also ordered the MM IRS bushings, and got the bolts from my ford dealer.
Are you willing to pay for your U-joint?
-Doug
Of course I will pay for the U joint. If you want, you can take it off the 150 for the gears. It's up to you.
They put the 12mm bolts in the the factory. I was planning on doing the diff bushings, irs bushings, and bolts but I put it off because I knew I was going to swap out the IRS. They put the 12mm bolts in there to soften the ride and reduce NVH. I think it is also a contributor to wheel hop.
Makes sense. Ya know based on my convo with Maximum Motorsports today...
The 12mm bolts aren't "wrong" they just wont fit the bushings MM designs... hehe.
Ford has to be concerned with softness more than you and I.
I'll try to prep the garage so all the tools we need are at our fingertips.
Can you think of anything we'll need?
The 12mm bolts aren't "wrong" they just wont fit the bushings MM designs... hehe.
Ford has to be concerned with softness more than you and I.
I'll try to prep the garage so all the tools we need are at our fingertips.
Can you think of anything we'll need?
Somone told me,
"Find the tool you need to compress the pistons back into the calipers. They will probably be forced out when the e-brake cable is removed and they are a real pain in the ass to move back in without the tool. You have to push and turn at the same time."
I am not sure what tool he is talking about. I've always used a block of wood and a C clamp to compress the caliper pistons.
Did you see this thread I started? Apparently we do not need to swap e brake cables. This is going to be pretty easy (hopefully).
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64726&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
"Find the tool you need to compress the pistons back into the calipers. They will probably be forced out when the e-brake cable is removed and they are a real pain in the ass to move back in without the tool. You have to push and turn at the same time."
I am not sure what tool he is talking about. I've always used a block of wood and a C clamp to compress the caliper pistons.
Did you see this thread I started? Apparently we do not need to swap e brake cables. This is going to be pretty easy (hopefully).
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64726&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
C-clamps will work fine. I've changed my brake pads before... no biggie.
The link links back to this page?
The link links back to this page?
:lol: I mean here. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64956
We can't swap mufflers. Your muffler is offset left offset right. Mine is center center. That is the reason I couldn't get just the over the axle pipes for my catback. Now I need to buy a new catback that's going to cost me 700.
I put my stock catback on today. This this thing is so quiet. Almost honda quiet.
We can't swap mufflers. Your muffler is offset left offset right. Mine is center center. That is the reason I couldn't get just the over the axle pipes for my catback. Now I need to buy a new catback that's going to cost me 700.
I put my stock catback on today. This this thing is so quiet. Almost honda quiet.
I know a guy who greats great deals on magnaflow... He's hooking me up with their 03 cobra setup for like 350bucks.
2 days and counting. You have a full set of sockets wrenches and tools right? Can you think of anything we might need that you dont have?
are you working?
I should have everything we need... except patience.
:lol:
Saturday has it raining in my area. Can we get both of the cars in your garage if need be?
Yea that was my plan all along.
i am working on fridayOriginally posted by bassin247
are you working?
but i dont think i am on sat i can let ya know by friday afternoon
ill call your cell and talk to you or leave a message
Doug,
The two bolts were $11.50. Apparently they didn't hook you up with that pricing.
Mike,
Let me know what you are up to. We should have it done on Friday. I wouldn't minr meeting up though or just shooting the breeze.
The two bolts were $11.50. Apparently they didn't hook you up with that pricing.
Mike,
Let me know what you are up to. We should have it done on Friday. I wouldn't minr meeting up though or just shooting the breeze.
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