GT Front Sway/End link question
03-29-2009, 12:34 AM
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Well the mounting hardware (brackets and endlinks) for the front swaybar are the same for V6 and GT. Reuse the stock ones.
If you pickup a rear swaybar with the "U" mounting brackets, you can pick up strong bolts locally and use them to bolt it up.
If you pickup a rear swaybar with the "U" mounting brackets, you can pick up strong bolts locally and use them to bolt it up.
03-30-2009, 10:53 AM
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Oh no, 'strong bolts' are not the way to go.
The Ford hardware has captive nuts that
makes the job 400% easier and 1000% safer.
They are suspension fasteners, after all.
No need to scrimp in the safety department.
Save a little now, spend a lot later.
03-30-2009, 10:28 PM
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When you buy hardware that has a stronger strength than the factory bolts, how can you go wrong? Get the same-size and weaker hardware, then I agree, you are asking for trouble. Suspension is definitely an area to be careful of and have the strength you need. I agree with you there.
Using captive nuts for saving a few minutes of installation, well that's a personal choice. Spending $25-50 for some small clips for small bolts when I can spend $3 for larger bolts and nuts that work just fine and are stronger than the OEM bolts/nuts, well that's an easy choice for me. So it might take a few more minutes to install: once it's on, it aint gonna break!
Just know what you're getting into, and playing it safe, is definitely smart, though.
Using captive nuts for saving a few minutes of installation, well that's a personal choice. Spending $25-50 for some small clips for small bolts when I can spend $3 for larger bolts and nuts that work just fine and are stronger than the OEM bolts/nuts, well that's an easy choice for me. So it might take a few more minutes to install: once it's on, it aint gonna break!
Just know what you're getting into, and playing it safe, is definitely smart, though.
04-01-2009, 11:50 AM
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When you buy hardware that has a stronger strength than the factory bolts, how can you go wrong? Get the same-size and weaker hardware, then I agree, you are asking for trouble. Suspension is definitely an area to be careful of and have the strength you need. I agree with you there.
Using captive nuts for saving a few minutes of installation, well that's a personal choice. Spending $25-50 for some small clips for small bolts when I can spend $3 for larger bolts and nuts that work just fine and are stronger than the OEM bolts/nuts, well that's an easy choice for me. So it might take a few more minutes to install: once it's on, it aint gonna break!
Just know what you're getting into, and playing it safe, is definitely smart, though.
Using captive nuts for saving a few minutes of installation, well that's a personal choice. Spending $25-50 for some small clips for small bolts when I can spend $3 for larger bolts and nuts that work just fine and are stronger than the OEM bolts/nuts, well that's an easy choice for me. So it might take a few more minutes to install: once it's on, it aint gonna break!
Just know what you're getting into, and playing it safe, is definitely smart, though.
Stronger bolts are also more brittle
and stronger is not always better
in the suspension department.
I say do it right once and be done
with it. But some play the cheap
game and often lose.
I want my Stang to look stock
when viewed from below.
Not the 'use whats the cheapest and
easily available because its easier' look.
There is a term for that sort of thinking
but its racist and I wont use it here.
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