Need help with my new 00 GT
11-08-2011, 08:21 PM
#12
I did some reading on the mustangs 4 link rear and damn what a simple system it uses compared to a IRS car.
I took a look underneath and it looks like all the mounting points on the body are in good shape
(lower control arms, upper control arms, shock towers and axle dampers, I think thats it right?)
What i did notice are that the upper control arm bushings are shot, the ones on the axle are crumbling. The bushings that mount to the body must be filled with liquid or something that leaked out long ago because the control arm is banging against the body, I attached a picture. So i guess thats where ill start.
<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6325317496_69488fc4c0.jpg" width="500" height="299" alt="IMAG0435">
How can I tell if my lower control arms need to be replaced? they look like they're in decent shape what should i look for?
I took a look underneath and it looks like all the mounting points on the body are in good shape
(lower control arms, upper control arms, shock towers and axle dampers, I think thats it right?)
What i did notice are that the upper control arm bushings are shot, the ones on the axle are crumbling. The bushings that mount to the body must be filled with liquid or something that leaked out long ago because the control arm is banging against the body, I attached a picture. So i guess thats where ill start.
<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6325317496_69488fc4c0.jpg" width="500" height="299" alt="IMAG0435">
How can I tell if my lower control arms need to be replaced? they look like they're in decent shape what should i look for?
Our Elite Series control arms for street cars are only $179 for all four, using the mustangforums discount code. They are tubular chrome-moly arms (strong and light) with Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings. They work really well, and they have a lifetime guarantee!
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-9...l-arm-kit.html
Jazzer will point out that these arms will not articulate as freely as our Pro Street control arms which have spherical bearings at one end of each arm, (and he's right) but the Elite Series arms are quieter than the other arms, so these might be a better choice if you're just looking to replace worn out parts with something better.
