Rear Control Arms Install

August 6th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#1
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	Rear Control Arms Install I just ordered a set of upper and lower control arms. Now im wondering about install. How hard are they to install? Will I need any special tools? Can anyone who has done it before walk me through it? Thanks

August 6th, 2008, 08:41 PM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 1,972	Its pretty easy, keep a jacu under the rear end after you put the car on jack stands so that you can move the rear end around. Do one side at a time.

August 6th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#3
coreyflipp Regular 1990 Mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: college station, texas Posts: 86	What brand did you get? I have my whole rear end out right now to install my 373's, al. driveshaft and I'm gonna paint it. You basically unbolt the old ones and then bolt the new ones in. I got the summitt rear control arms in today and will put them in when I put the rear end back in. __________________ 1990 gt 5-speed

August 6th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#4
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 508	The only thing I needed was an 18mm deep socket. I actually photographed and documented my install. If you're interested in seeing it PM me your email address... __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C

August 6th, 2008, 09:49 PM	#5
shadowgames81 Enthusiast 01 GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 891	Yeah its not hard at all bro had it done and back on the road in like 2-3 hours. Pretty straightforward install. __________________ Eats rice daily

August 7th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#6
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	thats cool, it doesnt sound too bad, I was just wondering because my buddy did it to his 88 and he said it was a PITA. He said he had to use come-along to move the rear axle!!

August 7th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#7
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	So it is recommended to do one side at a time? both upper and lower?

August 7th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#8
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,085	Yeah, control arms are cake... Liek said, just do one side at a time. You will love the feel. WHat kind did you get? D&D FTW... __________________

August 7th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#9
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	I got the Mac Boxed Upper and Lowers from 50resto. They were cheap and looked pretty strong. I got them powdercoated black. They are non-adjustable. Is there really a whole lot of difference between aftermarket control arms?

August 7th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#10
dr.gonzo Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: kc mo Posts: 803	a breaker bar, 2 jacks, and 2 jackstands and a basic socket set. Put the jackstands high enough so that when you unbolt the bottom lower control arm bolt that you have room to get the spring out and your not hitting the ground. oh and if your exhaust is welded you will need a sawzaw. __________________ FREE LUNCH, FINAL WISDOM, TOTAL COVERAGE... WHY NOT?

August 7th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#11
GoodOleBoyzRacin Regular 1990 Mustang GT 13.64 @ 101 MPH Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 152	id do both sides at the same time. just put a 2x4 under the diff and place the jack there. much quicker than doin one at a time and IMO its easier to line everything back up like that. just jack it up, take off the back wheels, put the jack under the diff, take the shocks off the rearend, disconnect the upper c/a's, let the jack down slowly, remove springs, take the lowers off, and then go back in reverse with the new parts. if its quad shock throw the two runnin parrellel with the ground in the trash and while yer under there take that 10 lb weight off the bottom of the diff. not needed. __________________ 90 Ford Mustang 5.0 T5- BROKE 1.9 60' on street tires13.64 @ 101 MPH 89 Ford Mustang coupe- In Progress 5.0, TFS stage 1 cam, Edelbrock Perf, Holley 600 4bbl, Holley Blue FP & Reg, M/T Radials, Stock T5, MAJOR weight reduction ~ GOIN FOR 12.99

August 7th, 2008, 08:22 PM

#12

86_Notch

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Originally Posted by coreyflipp

What brand did you get? I have my whole rear end out right now to install my 373's, al. driveshaft and I'm gonna paint it. You basically unbolt the old ones and then bolt the new ones in. I got the summitt rear control arms in today and will put them in when I put the rear end back in.

<-- summit ones here too, easy to install

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August 7th, 2008, 08:26 PM

#13

86_Notch

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Originally Posted by GoodOleBoyzRacin

id do both sides at the same time. just put a 2x4 under the diff and place the jack there. much quicker than doin one at a time and IMO its easier to line everything back up like that.

just jack it up, take off the back wheels, put the jack under the diff, take the shocks off the rearend, disconnect the upper c/a's, let the jack down slowly, remove springs, take the lowers off, and then go back in reverse with the new parts. if its quad shock throw the two runnin parrellel with the ground in the trash and while yer under there take that 10 lb weight off the bottom of the diff. not needed.

hell yeah ! you're soooo right about what to do with the quad shocks and diff weight !!

August 7th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#14
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	thanks alot everyone. I cant wait to get them in, they're suppossed to be here Monday. Im thinkin after these get installed Im gonna order some 90/10 struts and some 50/50 shocks for a rear? Does this setup sound good? Will I notice any difference at all?

August 7th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#15
AdderMk2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 103	if you are planning on driving the car on the street much, you should go with a 70/30 in the front.. if its a track only deal, 90/10 will be fine __________________

August 7th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#16
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,141	I think the theory of doing one side at a time is to keep the rear end in the right place. With the whole rear end down, it will shift around and it can be a little tricky to get it lined back up in the right place again. Maybe on a lift and a jack holding up the rear that you can freely move around it would be easier. I just went through that with a lift kit I installed on my truck in my driveway. Its not that hard I guess but it takes a little moving around to get it right. __________________ 1991 GT - Original owner, all stock 1988 GT - The project car Last edited by nolife : August 7th, 2008 at 09:43 PM.

August 7th, 2008, 09:56 PM

#17

ThreeHonks302

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Originally Posted by AdderMk2

if you are planning on driving the car on the street much, you should go with a 70/30 in the front.. if its a track only deal, 90/10 will be fine

What is really the diffeence between 90/10 and a 70/30. I have heard of both of them, but have never heard of anyone using a 70/30?

August 7th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#18
86_Notch Enthusiast 1986 lx notch 10.78 @ 124.96 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 705	if you're gonna do drag struts you might as well go 90/10 btw i've got 90/10s and 50/50s and i love em toss the front sway bar while you're at it __________________ vids of my car the raggedy car you hear is the nova, he's running open headers and it's drowning out my car http://www.youtube.com/v/P3-7Oobydyo&hl=en http://www.youtube.com/v/rmPPnfHZ9WA&hl=en http://www.youtube.com/v/HcD354133Ac&hl=en

August 7th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#19
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback 1000.00 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 204	Notch, would you still recomnd pulling the front Sway Bar if you still wanna street drive it? Also you used Summit Uppers? And what Lowers? Thanks. Brett! __________________ 91 Mustang 4cyl Project Car 5L (for now), AOD, Subframe Connectors, 10 Hole Rims, 8.8 Rear End.. MORE TO COME! Yes my name is Brett, Yes im from Canada.. NO! My last name is NOT Hart!

August 7th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#20
Sleeper_Stang_89 Regular 1989 Mustang Gt Run me and find out!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 428	I run 70/30's... __________________ 331 ways to WASTE an LS1...

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