IRS Build Install

jk_aktion · January 21st, 2011, 04:09 PM

This is my build for an IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) in late 2009. My vehicle set-up is used for Road Racing/Open Track. Other mods to my car I'll post if interested.

Upgraded/Replaced Parts:

MM Delrin Upper Control Arm Bushings
MM Delrin Lower Control Arm Bushings
MM Urethane Differential Bushings
MM Urethane Subframe Bushings
MM Adjustable Rear Swaybar Endlinks
MM Low Profile IRS Subframe Bolts
MM IRS Crossmember
Motive 3.73 Ring/Pinion
Motive Bearing Kit
Detroit Locker (Eaton Truetrac) 31 Spline
Ford 31 Spline Half Shafts
Ford Aluminum Carrier
Steeda IRS Brace
MM Cross-Axis Joints (no pics/installed months after)
MM Solid Differential Bushings (no pics/installed months after)
MM Adjustable Tie-rods (no pics/installed months after)

I used the MM Specialty Tools for all the bushing removal and some persuasion from the hammer. Pictures start with the showing of the original frame and its bushings then to disassembly, upgraded build, to install. The original Drivetrain components were shattered in pieces so I only used the original frame and Control Arms.

jk_aktion · January 21st, 2011, 04:10 PM

Thumbie · January 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM

Dude that is SICK! It's seeing pics like these that make me wish the previous owner didn't do the SRA swap and instead just upgraded the IRS. I'm jealous my friend. Was the install into the car hard or was it pretty basic/bolted right in. Also, did you need a different length driveshaft? Or is that one stock length (I'm wondering because if someday I got back to IRS if I will need a new driveshaft.)

Congrats

jk_aktion · January 21st, 2011, 05:41 PM

The install was very easy, jacked it up right into place. The driveshaft is the Ford Racing Aluminum 3.5" and yes it is the factory length. The hardest part was the removal of the oem rubber bushings and sleeves from the IRS frame and control arms.

zinc-vert02 · January 21st, 2011, 05:43 PM

that car looks Very Very loud lol

Thumbie · January 21st, 2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by jk_aktion

The install was very easy, jacked it up right into place. The driveshaft is the Ford Racing Aluminum 3.5" and yes it is the factory length. The hardest part was the removal of the oem rubber bushings and sleeves from the IRS frame and control arms.

Awesome, thanks a ton! Enjoy the ride

WickedSnake00 · January 21st, 2011, 10:37 PM

Looks awesome. Good to see someone else actually appreciates the IRS. IRS>SRA.

jk_aktion · January 22nd, 2011, 01:25 AM

Thanks

January 21st, 2011, 04:09 PM	#1
jk_aktion Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 380 iTrader: 2 reviews	IRS Build Install This is my build for an IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) in late 2009. My vehicle set-up is used for Road Racing/Open Track. Other mods to my car I'll post if interested. Upgraded/Replaced Parts: MM Delrin Upper Control Arm Bushings MM Delrin Lower Control Arm Bushings MM Urethane Differential Bushings MM Urethane Subframe Bushings MM Adjustable Rear Swaybar Endlinks MM Low Profile IRS Subframe Bolts MM IRS Crossmember Motive 3.73 Ring/Pinion Motive Bearing Kit Detroit Locker (Eaton Truetrac) 31 Spline Ford 31 Spline Half Shafts Ford Aluminum Carrier Steeda IRS Brace MM Cross-Axis Joints (no pics/installed months after) MM Solid Differential Bushings (no pics/installed months after) MM Adjustable Tie-rods (no pics/installed months after) I used the MM Specialty Tools for all the bushing removal and some persuasion from the hammer. Pictures start with the showing of the original frame and its bushings then to disassembly, upgraded build, to install. The original Drivetrain components were shattered in pieces so I only used the original frame and Control Arms. Last edited by jk_aktion; January 21st, 2011 at 06:09 PM.

January 21st, 2011, 04:10 PM	#2
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January 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM	#3
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dude that is SICK! It's seeing pics like these that make me wish the previous owner didn't do the SRA swap and instead just upgraded the IRS. I'm jealous my friend. Was the install into the car hard or was it pretty basic/bolted right in. Also, did you need a different length driveshaft? Or is that one stock length (I'm wondering because if someday I got back to IRS if I will need a new driveshaft.) Congrats __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

January 21st, 2011, 05:43 PM	#5
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,963 iTrader: 1 reviews	that car looks Very Very loud lol __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

January 21st, 2011, 10:37 PM	#7
WickedSnake00 MM's king of Neon's 404 - car not found 17.81@87 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Diesel Engine Capital of the World, Columbus, IN Posts: 7,373 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks awesome. Good to see someone else actually appreciates the IRS. IRS>SRA. __________________ Official Secondhand Snake Build Thread Here Looks Like a Cobra, Sounds Like a Cobra, Tastes Like a Cobra, Not a Cobra. For Sale: P71 Interceptor motor

January 21st, 2011, 05:41 PM	#4
jk_aktion Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 380 iTrader: 2 reviews	The install was very easy, jacked it up right into place. The driveshaft is the Ford Racing Aluminum 3.5" and yes it is the factory length. The hardest part was the removal of the oem rubber bushings and sleeves from the IRS frame and control arms.

January 22nd, 2011, 01:25 AM	#8
jk_aktion Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 380 iTrader: 2 reviews	Thanks

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