GT sway bar
07-14-2008, 05:47 PM
#11
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RE: GT sway bar
ORIGINAL: CapitalG
where do I get that tool kit / tools needed for this install . just got a sway bar for $40 on ebay , thanks in advance
where do I get that tool kit / tools needed for this install . just got a sway bar for $40 on ebay , thanks in advance
A metric wrench set and a metric socket set is all thats needed
besides the associated Ford specific hardware.
4 bolts and 4 captured nuts for the ends
and 2 bolts and 2 nuts for the links.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=65&viewfile...izer%20Bar.pdf
07-15-2008, 11:35 AM
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RE: GT sway bar
ORIGINAL: 95cobby
Has anyone upgraded from the PP rear sway to the GT sway? Is it worth it and can you re-use the bolts from the PP rear sway?
Has anyone upgraded from the PP rear sway to the GT sway? Is it worth it and can you re-use the bolts from the PP rear sway?
The bolts are the same one-time-use fastners.
A little blue loctite takes care of keeping reused
hardware tight.
07-15-2008, 12:47 PM
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RE: GT sway bar
ORIGINAL: 157db
You can but you still have the V6 front sway. [&:]
The bolts are the same one-time-use fastners.
A little blue loctite takes care of keeping reused
hardware tight.
ORIGINAL: 95cobby
Has anyone upgraded from the PP rear sway to the GT sway? Is it worth it and can you re-use the bolts from the PP rear sway?
Has anyone upgraded from the PP rear sway to the GT sway? Is it worth it and can you re-use the bolts from the PP rear sway?
The bolts are the same one-time-use fastners.
A little blue loctite takes care of keeping reused
hardware tight.
07-15-2008, 04:32 PM
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RE: GT sway bar
ORIGINAL: 95cobby
My bad, yes of course swapping both V6 sways for the GT's... Is it worth it or not?
ORIGINAL: 157db
You can but you still have the V6 front sway. [&:]
The bolts are the same one-time-use fastners.
A little blue loctite takes care of keeping reused
hardware tight.
ORIGINAL: 95cobby
Has anyone upgraded from the PP rear sway to the GT sway? Is it worth it and can you re-use the bolts from the PP rear sway?
Has anyone upgraded from the PP rear sway to the GT sway? Is it worth it and can you re-use the bolts from the PP rear sway?
The bolts are the same one-time-use fastners.
A little blue loctite takes care of keeping reused
hardware tight.
Get the poly bushings, 34mm front and the 20mm rear, at the same time.
07-16-2008, 10:47 AM
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RE: GT sway bar
ORIGINAL: svastano
Go to Lowes anf to their bolt section. Get grade 8 metric sized and for less than 10.00 you can put a GT take off on the car. PiXX on Ford....
Go to Lowes anf to their bolt section. Get grade 8 metric sized and for less than 10.00 you can put a GT take off on the car. PiXX on Ford....
GRADE 8 ARE WAY TOO BRITTLE FOR SUSPENSION APPLICATIONS.
Grade 8bolts/hardware break before they yeild and bend.
Use Ford recommended fasteners only for suspension work.
Suspension parts falling off at high speeds can be deadly. [
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07-16-2008, 04:28 PM
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RE: GT sway bar
ORIGINAL: 157db
WRONG!
GRADE 8 ARE WAY TOO BRITTLE FOR SUSPENSION APPLICATIONS.
Grade 8bolts/hardware break before they yeild and bend.
Use Ford recommended fasteners only for suspension work.
Suspension parts falling off at high speeds can be deadly. []
ORIGINAL: svastano
Go to Lowes anf to their bolt section. Get grade 8 metric sized and for less than 10.00 you can put a GT take off on the car. PiXX on Ford....
Go to Lowes anf to their bolt section. Get grade 8 metric sized and for less than 10.00 you can put a GT take off on the car. PiXX on Ford....
GRADE 8 ARE WAY TOO BRITTLE FOR SUSPENSION APPLICATIONS.
Grade 8bolts/hardware break before they yeild and bend.
Use Ford recommended fasteners only for suspension work.
Suspension parts falling off at high speeds can be deadly. [
]