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Installed End Links and MM Steering Shaft
This weekend I got some time to install the Prothane end links for the front suspension and the Maximum Motorsports steering shaft.
End Link Installation Tools needed: 14mm socket wrench Difficulty: Easy - anyone can do this I think the end links on mine were the original ones. The bushings were worn a little diagonal. The actual installation wasn't that bad but getting them back into place was a little bit of a pain. Tips for install: 1. Use a jack on the swaybar to give yourself a little more clearance between the swaybar and control arm to fit the end link back in. Without that it was really difficult to get the last urethane bushing in place above the control arm. 2. If you jack the car up, make sure to wait to tighten the nut until the suspension is under load and back on the ground. Maximum Motorsports Steering Shaft Installation Tools needed: 13mm and 10mm socket wrench Difficulty: Easy - just two bolts to remove. instructions from MM are easy to follow. Tips for install:
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates Last edited by eviligloo; 01-31-2014 at 02:36 PM. Reason: Added Pictures |
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Thanks for the info... looking forward to the pics. I put a steering shaft into Foxbody. Made a hell of difference.
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I also installed the maximum motorsports aluminum steering rack bushings but I forgot to take pictures of the process. A little bit more involved than the other two installs but still not too bad. There is a metal sleeve that has to be cut with a hacksaw in order to install the bushings. It was difficult to try and cut it straight with the hacksaw. I had to grind some of the metal off afterward with a Dremel to ensure it was as close to even as possible.
Impressions Pro: Installing the bushings and steering shaft has left me with an interesting feeling. On the pro side it's LIGHT YEARS better than the stock shaft. As soon as you turn the wheel there isn't that squishy feedback that I hated. You point the car and it goes there. Con: You get a little bit more vibration communicated in the steering wheel. It's not much and I personally don't mind it. The bigger issue is that I realized how little the stock mustang seats hold you in place when you take a corner! Also it makes you want to spend more money because you realize some of the shortcomings related to the handling of the stock saleens. Fortunately the panhard bar and torque arm are being installed this week. I drop off the car sunday.
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates |
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Thanks for this, I'm considering doing this to my vehicle as my end links are worn, and I may be changing my heater core out, so I may tackle the steering shaft too.
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1996 #222 1 of 21 in Moonlight Blue 1 of 8 with exact options 3:55's F-Leather 2 Point Chassis Brace 2000 #944 Performance Red 3:08's Chrome wheels, Supercharged, Floormats. 2002 #48 Mineral Gray Extreme |
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Good info and nice pictures. I've thought about buying MM's steering shaft but it's definitely not a high priority.
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You're welcome to take a road trip down here sometime if you wanted to check it out see how it feels to drive with one. I'm about an hour and a half from you down in MD.
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates |
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I'll take you up on that offer :D
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1996 #222 1 of 21 in Moonlight Blue 1 of 8 with exact options 3:55's F-Leather 2 Point Chassis Brace 2000 #944 Performance Red 3:08's Chrome wheels, Supercharged, Floormats. 2002 #48 Mineral Gray Extreme |
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Sounds good. PM me with some dates and we can make it happen.
This open offer applies to anyone else on the forum near MD. It's nice to try out a part and see if it's worth it to you or not before you put down your $.
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates Last edited by eviligloo; 10-27-2014 at 10:08 AM. |
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Would be cool to meet up and talk cars before salt hits the road.
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1996 #222 1 of 21 in Moonlight Blue 1 of 8 with exact options 3:55's F-Leather 2 Point Chassis Brace 2000 #944 Performance Red 3:08's Chrome wheels, Supercharged, Floormats. 2002 #48 Mineral Gray Extreme |
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Car is semi-put away for the winter tucked safely in the garage! As soon as thanksgiving rolls around and the temps on the way home from work get near 40 degrees those Michelin PS2's start to slip as if they were on ice.
Spring maybe?
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates |
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Makes sense. I know the feeling of those PS2’s in cold weather. Spring would be cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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1996 #222 1 of 21 in Moonlight Blue 1 of 8 with exact options 3:55's F-Leather 2 Point Chassis Brace 2000 #944 Performance Red 3:08's Chrome wheels, Supercharged, Floormats. 2002 #48 Mineral Gray Extreme |
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