Bad Vibration and "whir"
#11
Lucky SOB! I've been eyeballing the Shaftmasters DS for a while.
And no, you can't beat it for the cost. Not doubting the quality of other DS's but I can't see any reason to spend another $150 ($750 total) for another brand. I think the difference is just the mark-up vs going direct with the mfg, Shaftmasters in this case.
And no, you can't beat it for the cost. Not doubting the quality of other DS's but I can't see any reason to spend another $150 ($750 total) for another brand. I think the difference is just the mark-up vs going direct with the mfg, Shaftmasters in this case.
#12
Oh, hell I wish I lived that close...that's just how far the DS plant is from where they build the Mustangs. I live just a couple hours away though, and I have considered taking a drive up to Michigan just to see what I can get directly through them.
#13
So you installed the Steeda UCA, but did you adjust it correctly? Your symptoms sound exactly like your pinion angle is still off. It can take a few tries to get it set correctly. First you need to "phase" the angles in and then you can start adjustment. I will post some links for you that explain it really well if I can find the damn things. I would guess that you may need to lengthen the UCA a little bit to push the pumpkin up just a degree or two. Its really just trial and error to get it set. Just adjust 1 degree at a time or so and test drive it. I also agree with the others...you should have your drive shaft balanced just to be sure its ****.
#15
here is a decent link that explains what is going on with the drive shaft angles. Its a short read but should help you understand whats happening.
http://www.roddingroundtable.com/tec...driveline.html
http://www.roddingroundtable.com/tec...driveline.html
#16
Thanks for the info, and unfortunately, I don't have the tools yet to do any of this myself anymore, but at least I'll have an idea if I can find a reliable mechanic...and there's not a reliable mustang place anywhere close. If anybody knows of some place good in Chicago, please let me know.
#18
Thanks for the info, and unfortunately, I don't have the tools yet to do any of this myself anymore, but at least I'll have an idea if I can find a reliable mechanic...and there's not a reliable mustang place anywhere close. If anybody knows of some place good in Chicago, please let me know.
Time to get your feet wet and do the work yourself ;-)
#19
BMR LCAs Simon1, and thanks Phil...I had a 98 Cobra and worked on it myself all the time...been 10 years since I had it, and haven't touched one since...so these are kinda new, and I'm really looking forward to being able to toy with it when I get more time...I just want to make sure it's going to stay on the road safely.