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time frame on suspension install #1591474 06/15/06 07:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 712 northeast ohio S Stylin55_oh OP Veteran CEG\'er
OP Stylin55_oh Veteran CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 712 northeast ohio	using air tools how long do you think to install ground control s and new struts. How long for just the fronts? i need to know a time frame to see if i can get in done in the garage in between my dad puttin hooker headers and a dual 3" SS flowmaster exhaust on his 69camaro and him fixing the door on 10 second streetable 67 camaro.. you can see how i dont get first priority with the SVT 1998.5 Diamond White Pearl SVT (#4725) custom exhaust/intake k&N/mod'ed y-pipe slotted rotors/greenstuff pads/SS lines cougar trans/FSVT shift tower/Torsen 16lb. flywheel 18" Velox VX-8's with some rubba bands

Re: time frame on suspension install #1591475 06/15/06 07:04 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14 Indianapolis S SpeedinBob New CEG\'er
SpeedinBob New CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14 Indianapolis	Capable of being done in an afternoon. Once you do one side, it makes the other a breeze. Learning curve. Have a GOOD (pair of)spring compressor at the ready. Bob 98 SVT Contour (BAT strut/springs, B&M Shifter) 03 Harley Davidson F150 (modded)

Re: time frame on suspension install #1591476 06/15/06 07:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,140 Pennsylvania A Auto-X Fil Hard-core CEG\'er
Auto-X Fil Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,140 Pennsylvania	Not long if you have air tools and work on cars much. My first time with hand tools took a full day. Pulling them off and putting them back on took a couple hours. Most of your time will be spent trying to get the struts in and out of the knuckles. GCs make installation much easier because they don't need to be assembled with a compressor, so that will help. -Philip Maynard '95 Contour [71 STS \| Track Whore] '97 Miata [71 ES \| Boulevard Pimp] 2006 autocross results

do i have everything i need? #1591477 06/16/06 04:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 712 northeast ohio S Stylin55_oh OP Veteran CEG\'er
OP Stylin55_oh Veteran CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 712 northeast ohio	so do i have everything i need? i have the following ~struts ~ground controls ~camber correction kit(with upgraded plates) do i need? ~strut mount? ~axle nut? (they say they are only good for like 3 times.. ive taken mine on and off more than that for sure) 1998.5 Diamond White Pearl SVT (#4725) custom exhaust/intake k&N/mod'ed y-pipe slotted rotors/greenstuff pads/SS lines cougar trans/FSVT shift tower/Torsen 16lb. flywheel 18" Velox VX-8's with some rubba bands

Re: do i have everything i need? #1591478 06/16/06 04:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT B BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT	Originally posted by Stylin55_oh: so do i have everything i need? i have the following ~struts ~ground controls ~camber correction kit(with upgraded plates) do i need? ~strut mount? ~axle nut? (they say they are only good for like 3 times.. ive taken mine on and off more than that for sure) fyi axle nuts are a one time use item, think about it they get torques to 210 ft/lbs, and you don't need to pull the axle out of the hub to change the struts unless you fear hyperextending the c/v joint when moving the hub around - 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family

Re: do i have everything i need? #1591479 06/17/06 12:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,150 Fox Lake, WI B blu_fuz Hard-core CEG\'er
blu_fuz Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,150 Fox Lake, WI	Originally posted by Stylin55_oh: so do i have everything i need? i have the following ~struts ~ground controls ~camber correction kit(with upgraded plates) do i need? ~strut mount? ~axle nut? (they say they are only good for like 3 times.. ive taken mine on and off more than that for sure) You need the upgraded top hat bearings too - don't forget the bearings.... do a search on "top hat bearings" you will find them EGPLNT:MY 95' SE MTX SVT 200,000 MILE CLUB 6/06/06 - 201,000 MILES

Re: do i have everything i need? #1591480 06/17/06 11:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,325 San Diego S ScottK Hard-core CEG\'er
ScottK Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,325 San Diego	Originally posted by blu_fuz: Originally posted by Stylin55_oh: so do i have everything i need? i have the following ~struts ~ground controls ~camber correction kit(with upgraded plates) do i need? ~strut mount? ~axle nut? (they say they are only good for like 3 times.. ive taken mine on and off more than that for sure) You need the upgraded top hat bearings too - don't forget the bearings.... do a search on "top hat bearings" you will find them Just curious, whats a top hat bearing? is that the same as the "strut bearing" or the "strut mount"? In this pic the strut bearing is in front (in a few pieces), the strut mount is under the LCA. 97 Contour SE MTX K&N 3530, UR UDP, 19# Injectors, mystery mod, FMS wires, Fordchip.com chip, SVT: TB, Flywheel, clutch, exhaust 04 Grand Caravan SXT

Re: do i have everything i need? #1591481 06/18/06 02:47 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,639 Waterbury,CT H hmouta_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
hmouta_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er H Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,639 Waterbury,CT	search the faq. the strut bearings and washers partnumbers r listed there Hugo AIM:omegazodiac 95 gl & 99 contour svt #1750/2760 my profile pics stuff for sale

More questions on GC install #1591482 06/19/06 12:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 712 northeast ohio S Stylin55_oh OP Veteran CEG\'er
OP Stylin55_oh Veteran CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 712 northeast ohio	I have gotten the ground controls off of the old struts (much more difficult than expected) but i have some more questions before i decide to tackle this install later in the week. ~i still dont understand these bearings i ordered. where do they go? why do i only have two? ~I believe i have 4 95-97 front struts.. they are gabriel G55692.. They look like the first pic posted in the link X's koni modding for GCs need advice there. can these even be used?? ~i didnt receive an adjustment tool, anyone know how i could get one easily?? 1998.5 Diamond White Pearl SVT (#4725) custom exhaust/intake k&N/mod'ed y-pipe slotted rotors/greenstuff pads/SS lines cougar trans/FSVT shift tower/Torsen 16lb. flywheel 18" Velox VX-8's with some rubba bands

Re: More questions on GC install #1591483 06/19/06 04:34 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,140 Pennsylvania A Auto-X Fil Hard-core CEG\'er
Auto-X Fil Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,140 Pennsylvania	The bearings are for between the top of the front struts and the strut hats. You only have two because the rears don't need to rotate. -Philip Maynard '95 Contour [71 STS \| Track Whore] '97 Miata [71 ES \| Boulevard Pimp] 2006 autocross results

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