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    9/27/2023 11:02 PM  #1

    Nos681
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    Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Before leaving for the Bash, I noticed some noise from driver’s side.

    Initial investigation pointed to a bad or failing lower poly bushing.

    On my way to Kansas, I stopped and picked up bearing kits to replace all poly bushings.

    Works much better and quieter now.

    Thanks to Alan, we were done in about 1-1/2 hours…tires on the ground.


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    10/02/2023 12:59 PM  #2

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Enjoyed having Dan here. The lift sure made that job a lot easier.
     

    67 Coupe, 5.0 EEC IV Fuel injected. T5, 3:70 rear
     

    10/28/2023 2:50 PM  #3

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Pictures of the failed lower poly bushings.
    Upper bushings were okay.
    All have bearings now…did I mention no squeaks?…still have some from sway bar.


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    10/28/2023 3:37 PM  #4

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Hmmmm . . . . real bearings or new poly bushings?

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    10/28/2023 4:56 PM  #5

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Not poly.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    10/28/2023 5:03 PM  #6

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Not enough surface area there to hold the weight of the entire front half of the car.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    10/28/2023 6:00 PM  #7

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Rod end style.
    Military discount as well.




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    10/28/2023 7:14 PM  #8

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    👍👍👍👍

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    11/01/2023 4:00 PM  #9

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    Nice fix.
    What coilovers, lower arms and strut rods are you using?
    I have those uppers and want to duplicate your front suspension, looking to clone yours as much as possible because that thing has great suspension response and turning flatness.  
     

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    4/07/2024 9:29 AM  #10

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    Re: Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs

    RCP…did not see this until today…or did I forget? 🤔

    Coil overs are from CPP in California.
    Kit comes with poly bushings and 350# springs for small blocks.

    Initially installed with following:

    Stock stye upper control arms with MustangSteve mods and offset control shaft
    Stock stye lower control arms with Energy Suspension poly bushings
    Stock strut rods with poly bushings (25+ years now)
    1-1/8” Front sway bar (Mustangs Plus 90’s vintage)

    Currently:
    SOT upper control arms (for use with spring perches)
    Stock style lower control arms with Energy Suspension poly bushings
    NOS/RPM/RCP adjustable strut rods (primarily for bind free travel)
    1-1/8” Front sway bar still

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