I've checked RockAuto twice and for some reason can't find a part. Maybe i'm over looking it? I noticed it while I was cleaning it all up getting ready for paint. The piece is torn and not completely ripped off.



Hopefully you guys know what it is. This is the last step before paint/install.

 

Rock auto won't have that part. Either dealer or wrecking yard. Looks like a rear axle bumper.

 

Bump stop
The sub frame/chassis will hit it in the event there's excessive load on the rear of the car.

Look under the car and you will see what I am talking about. Usually if you lower your car it will require smaller bump stop for more body travel.

 

I do plan on buying lowering springs/shocks/struts. Should I just wait until I buy everything else and put smaller bump stops in all at once? Sounds like that would be the easier thing to do.

 

I would... They're very simple to install.

Ford calls them "jounce stops" some kits include and some do not.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-h...ck-0512gt.html

 

Jounce stops are available from Ford Racing:

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...KeyField=12272

Installation Instructions:

http://www.fordracingparts.com/downl...htM-5570-A.pdf

 

I appreciate all the help everyone. Going to start saving up for new suspension parts.

I've been thinking about getting Ford Racing N-Springs and Tokico D-Spec's. Thoughts?

Not looking to do an overly aggressive drop. Pretty sure those will be nice together.