1989 UHP #396

[Griswald]

When I began my 750 mile trip home, I wasn't thrilled. Everything was worn out, BAD!! I liked the "original" aspect of the car, but not 750 miles worth. I can't describe how unstable the steering was, and hitting the brakes felt like it sent the car up on the front left tire.
I pulled off Motorcraft shocks (made in Japan), I didn't even know these existed.

I've since installed:
Bilstein's all around
H&R Sport springs all around
poly swaybar, and steering rack bushings
poly iso's in rear
MM stock replacement front control arms (w/ bushings and ball joints)
MM caster camber plates
MM full length subframe connectors
MM stock rear uca's
MM adjustable lca's
MM panhard bar

I'm currently putting together a monster brake kit.
Also, looking around for a SN95 rack (w/ MM steering shaft), and new PS pump.

[Griswald]

After I finished the driver side fronts, I thought the passenger side would be a breeze......
front bolt had rust/welded to the metal bushing sleeve. Vise grips, a can of WD40, propane torch, 1.5 days, and a shit ton of patience, I got it out.





As expected, the rear lower axle bolts did the same. Since I had room, I ground off the head, then used a bolt and a series of washers to slowly pull it through. After all that, I crawled under to snap some photos, and realized I'd put the lowers of the wrong sides!!! In practice, laughing aloud, and muttering to myself, it only took about 20 minutes to switch them.



New cats, and Flowmasters (of course)

[CNTLOSE]

It will feel like a new car when you are done!

[Griswald]

Well, I bought this car to drive, and have decided the braking is terrible. Monster brakes, means bigger wheels. I'm semi torn on my decision. I wouldn't say I'm "hacking" the car up, just bolting on some more modern stuff. I really wanted to keep things original, but I also want to drive it a lot. Power isn't the problem, with the stock motor it's plenty fast around town. Every other car on the road can out-stop me though!!!

[Griswald]

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by Griswald

OMGosh! What were you thinking???











How could you let your garage get so cluttered?


I've got rear disk brakes on my SSP; allegedly it's a '93 Cobra 4-lug rear. I do like how my car stops/handles. A previous owner had tossed the stock parts long ago. In your case, hang onto the stock pieces if you can. Somebody will be the owner/custodians of these cars after we're long gone, so retaining the stock pieces may be of benefit later on.

[Griswald]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

OMGosh! What were you thinking???











How could you let your garage get so cluttered?


I've got rear disk brakes on my SSP; allegedly it's a '93 Cobra 4-lug rear. I do like how my car stops/handles. A previous owner had tossed the stock parts long ago. In your case, hang onto the stock pieces if you can. Somebody will be the owner/custodians of these cars after we're long gone, so retaining the stock pieces may be of benefit later on.

Haha, what's seen of the garage, is only the tip of the iceberg! Actually, the boxes stacked (rather oddly) on the right, contain stock parts from both Mustang, and an 03 Lightning. Obviously I don't throw much away. If the garage was twice as big, everything would be organized........yeah right.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by Griswald

Well, I bought this car to drive, and have decided the braking is terrible. Monster brakes, means bigger wheels. I'm semi torn on my decision. I wouldn't say I'm "hacking" the car up, just bolting on some more modern stuff. I really wanted to keep things original, but I also want to drive it a lot. Power isn't the problem, with the stock motor it's plenty fast around town. Every other car on the road can out-stop me though!!!

Braking has always been barely adequate with rear drums on these cars, but if it was good enough back then for duty use, it should be still ok.

93K is low mileage, too. (or was)

Nice looking car, though.

[NoDrama43]

nice car. I really like the black ten holes with spotlights.

originality is my friend.