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    #31
    Hmmm, in that case i may just throw them on with the stock shit on the pumpkin. Of course i have all day tomorrow but it's raining.

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      #32
      Originally posted by knucklehead0202 View Post
      Hmmm, in that case i may just throw them on with the stock shit on the pumpkin. Of course i have all day tomorrow but it's raining.
      thats my plan. hopefully the stockers arent clapped out yet. supposedly this axle i picked up only had 43k. internals and brakes were mint. hopefully the rubbers are too.
      Charlette - Brown 1977 Ford LTD - 351 Windsor 155K, Full Custom Pioneer system, green HID, interior & underbody
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        #33
        Originally posted by knucklehead0202 View Post
        Hmmm, in that case i may just throw them on with the stock shit on the pumpkin. Of course i have all day tomorrow but it's raining.
        Didja ever get them on.??
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          #34
          Not so far, i've been completely slammed with work because apparently people fuck everything off all year until it's almost christmas then decide "Shit, our toilet doesn't work and 30 people are coming over". Ugh. Had sunday off and of course it rained. I may have time this coming weekend but i'm a little freaked out about how i should adjust the uppers, length-wise. Longer or shorter than stock? Or just measure center-to-center on stockers and go with that? Suggestions?

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            #35
            Originally posted by knucklehead0202 View Post
            Not so far, i've been completely slammed with work because apparently people fuck everything off all year until it's almost christmas then decide "Shit, our toilet doesn't work and 30 people are coming over". Ugh. Had sunday off and of course it rained. I may have time this coming weekend but i'm a little freaked out about how i should adjust the uppers, length-wise. Longer or shorter than stock? Or just measure center-to-center on stockers and go with that? Suggestions?
            from my understanding, theyre set at stock during fabrication. either way, for my scenario, im going to be lowered ~1.5" so im gonna adjust mine longer(?) i think than stock. i want to match the driveshaft to the pinion angle when suspension is compressed. so i believe that translates into lengthening(?) the adjustables to straighten it whem the suspension is under load. ill have to inspect how the geometry changes when the suspension flexes. how much adjustment ill need? i dont know but dont imagine itll be much. in my mind itll help prolong ujoints and minimize vibrations and all that since itll all be straight. just a thought.. but makes sense to me
            Last edited by marquis_82_withneons; 12-24-2019, 01:04 PM.
            Charlette - Brown 1977 Ford LTD - 351 Windsor 155K, Full Custom Pioneer system, green HID, interior & underbody
            Alesha - Black 1982 Mercury Marquis - 255ci 178K, full custom Kenwood and Infinity system, lowered, dual exhaust, LED all the things
            Tangerine Dream - Orange 1988 F-150 Custom - 300 i6 82k, Ghetto sound system, 5spd, 2WD, #farmtruck

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              #36
              I just got my car back from trans shop since I was the first one to get (prototype) I love them I fell no type of binding or anything. I do still have stock rearend with kyb shocks smaller swaybar (1” bar not installed yet) and rearend rubber upper bushing. When I rebuild my spare 97 rearend i have from jk. I mostly just get new rubbers and put the lok on and send it.

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                #37
                Start at stock length. Then adjust to set pinion angle to match output shaft angle when in resting position. That's all you really need to do. If it matches (not sure about the tolerance on angles... something like +/-0.2 degrees?)... run it.

                Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
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                Originally posted by gadget73
                ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
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                Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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                  #38
                  I think I am going to bite my words and pick up a set. I have wheel hop issues and this may cure it. Already have poly installed. so maybe stiffer arms will help?
                  ~David~

                  My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                  My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                  Originally posted by ootdega
                  My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                  Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                  But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                  Originally posted by gadget73
                  my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                    #39
                    try stiffer shocks if you haven't yet.
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                      #40
                      Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
                      try stiffer shocks if you haven't yet.
                      Yes. That is on my mind as well. Currently have KYB KG5521 in the rear. How much stiffer can I get!?

                      I sprung for the control arms. God that is an awful lot of cash...though it is neat that something is made for our cars. Probably install these over the winter..Yes I do most of my BIG work over winter....outside...on the concrete...lol
                      ~David~

                      My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                      My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                      Originally posted by ootdega
                      My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                      Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                      But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                      Originally posted by gadget73
                      my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                        #41
                        Just as an FYI to you guys using these arms-

                        They now make spherical bushings for the housing, so you can have the arms with reg poly bushings and just install the sphericals in the housing and there should be no bind.
                        ..

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                          #42
                          They as in ADTR?
                          ~David~

                          My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                          My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                          Originally posted by ootdega
                          My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                          Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                          But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                          Originally posted by gadget73
                          my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                            #43
                            Originally posted by 87gtVIC View Post
                            They as in ADTR?
                            No, sorry

                            Steeda and UPR make them I think

                            https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...+5ba29e70f2fa7

                            https://lmr.com/item/UPR-2003-88/79-...content=Brands

                            Other companies may make them as well.
                            I installed one in my s197 and it made a world of difference

                            Looks like team z sells them too
                            Last edited by massacre; 07-26-2020, 06:14 PM.
                            ..

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by massacre View Post
                              Just as an FYI to you guys using these arms-

                              They now make spherical bushings for the housing, so you can have the arms with reg poly bushings and just install the sphericals in the housing and there should be no bind.
                              That’s amazing news!
                              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                                #45
                                Yes. Awesome. Picking a set up.


                                Originally posted by massacre View Post
                                No, sorry

                                Steeda and UPR make them I think

                                https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...+5ba29e70f2fa7

                                https://lmr.com/item/UPR-2003-88/79-...content=Brands

                                Other companies may make them as well.
                                I installed one in my s197 and it made a world of difference

                                Looks like team z sells them too
                                ~David~

                                My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                                My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                                Originally posted by ootdega
                                My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                                Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                                But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                                Originally posted by gadget73
                                my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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