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Cool! Thanks a lot man, I think im going to go out in the shop and do this today. Im not working today, its Friday.
Rio Red 98 GT Build
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Cool! Thanks a lot man, I think im going to go out in the shop and do this today. Im not working today, its Friday.
This is the beauty of this forum we like to be asked for help. None of us know it all, but between us, someone will have experienced a similar issue and be able to offer tips.
DavidBoren
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Aww, the beauty of the internet. I guess it's not possible to consider this forum a snapshot of the internet as a whole. I have found that the members of this forum are generally way more willing to help, and way less snobbish than the members of other forums (even other Mustang message boards).
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THIS STATEMENT IS SO TRUE! I recently came on board and was really active on a different forum, although a good forum, it was completely different than this one. People here seem way more willing to help.
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Don't think for a minute that I am just here to take information from people, I know a good bit when it comes to these cars so when it comes to be my turn I will provide my help
You would be correct. One of the reasons we have survived while other really good forums have crumbled (mod depot/mod powerhouse etc) is we always tried to keep it mellow. Some forums are tech nazzi's and if you ask the same question twice certain people have a melt down we don't allow that here and members like that wear out their welcome eventually and leave.
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Ok so got a little update. The car sat last week to cure the paint, Now I am slowly putting the engine bay back together. I wanted to change up my suspension a little bit so I ordered a UPR k-member/coil over kit. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE!!! Anyone that is wanting to buy one beware. The finish is nice, it looks pretty, but the fitment is crap. I am less than pleased with this and I will not buy another UPR suspension item because of it.
Notice the sleeve does not have notches in it to sit flush and keep it from spinning.
Getting ready to put it in
To make these A-arms go in, I had to beat them in with a dead blow hammer. I don't know about you guys, but when I pay close to $800 for something I expect it to fit properly.
On to my next issue with the kit, the front bolts fit horribly. The shoulder on the head of the bolt hits the welds up front, reference the pictures below.
Most of the suspension.
Notice the sleeve does not have notches in it to sit flush and keep it from spinning.
Getting ready to put it in
To make these A-arms go in, I had to beat them in with a dead blow hammer. I don't know about you guys, but when I pay close to $800 for something I expect it to fit properly.
On to my next issue with the kit, the front bolts fit horribly. The shoulder on the head of the bolt hits the welds up front, reference the pictures below.
Most of the suspension.
DavidBoren
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That is just plain sh!tty about the fitment of that kit. Yes, it would be an easy fix to grind the welds so the bolts clear, and to notch the coilover sleeves, but you absolutely shouldn't have to deal with that.
Keep up the good work, though.
Keep up the good work, though.
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Totally agree, and thanks man. I did notch the sleeves so they fit correctly now. I am thinking about putting a flat side on the washer and getting a different bolt for it, maybe ARP has a k-member bolt kit? Ill get it worked out though.
rtusnake
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You could order long socket head cap bolts that would give you extra clearance
Wow warrior...you really going at it! Thanks for all the tech documentation!
eeehhh i wouldn't sweat that ya had to notch it...looks awesome! i keep going back & forth on getting coilovers every day lol. they just look cool haha. i'm an air ride guy but the actual air bag itself isn't much to look at :/
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I agree, coil overs do look pretty awesome and I think that's half the reason I got them.
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rtusnake
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DavidBoren
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Even if it's an easy fix to get new bolts, it is an easy fix that UPR should have done before releasing the kit to the public. I would expect more from a well-established company, such as them.
Keep it up though, man. I love seeing progress.
Keep it up though, man. I love seeing progress.
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Thanks for the link man I didn't think about bolts like that. Do you think that head would hold up to the torque that you have put on them?
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I agree, it is easy to fix but like you said, I shouldn't have to modify anything.
UPR is not exactly a reputable company in the Mustang community. They are known for making knockoffs from well established companies.
rtusnake
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Oh yeah, they are just as strong. I would grind a flat on the washer like you said as well. The 12.9 grade metric bolts are strong and the zinc coating looks similar to dull chrome
