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Old 07-31-2007, 05:01 PM
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Default Could I do this myself?

Well here's my "explanation". I'm going to order a Tubular K-Member kit from UPR along with U&L control arms and Lakewood 50/50 or 70/30 shocks. My question is could I do this myself, being that I have very little to no knowledge of putting suspension? What would you guys suggest? Also, with this problem of me not knowing what to do, how long would it approximatly take if I were to do it myself? I'm on a schedule b/c I'm moving in to my dorm for college August 11. Thanks guys.
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Old 07-31-2007, 05:05 PM
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could take quite a while if you've never done it. definately dont do it if you have to leave soon.

plan on at least 3 days. your gonna need to rent an engine hoist.
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Old 07-31-2007, 05:46 PM
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I agree, it will take a little while, but should be pretty basic for you....just nuts and bolts and in and out.
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Old 07-31-2007, 05:51 PM
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Check out this thread...

https://mustangforums.com/m_3178882/tm.htm

Another member just did this swap and he even has pics!
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Old 07-31-2007, 06:03 PM
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It will take longer than you think
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Old 07-31-2007, 07:36 PM
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well i have just about 2 weeks to do it, but if I gotta pull the engine, i'm probably gonna take it to a shop this time and do the rear myself.
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:37 PM
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nvm im an idiot and didnt read correctly
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:42 PM
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Why would someone pull the engine to do a k-frame?[&:]
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Old 07-31-2007, 09:09 PM
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beats me pro. im new to all of this so....
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Old 07-31-2007, 10:58 PM
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Arn't the motor mounts attached to k-member. You need the hoist to hold engine after you disconnect k-member.
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