What have you done to your Ecoboosted vehicle today?

[StealBlueSho]

Damn Z... I just gave away a set to MrHighCaliber...

Can't wait to see the finished product!


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[polskifacet]

I went ahead and ordered some Specialty Products 81280 Cam Bolt Kit prior to my H&R Springs install so its aligned up to Spec's and is up to Par with my ocd lol.  Z
I guess you all know whats next with the cooler weather upon us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW  To SHOdded for his guidance and support throughout the years and to bpd1151 for an exceptional "How To" which can be found below.

I will make sure to share plenty of pics  once the install is complete. Z 


https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,611.0.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alignment-Cam-Bolt-Kit-Front-Rear-Specialty-Products-81280-/112489095128?epid=110234791&hash=item1a30df5fd8:g:1rYAAOSwG0BZcQMG&vxp=mtr

Z. My alignment place wouldn't mess with the alignment camber bolts. I had to eye it and basically make them as positive as i could and it was in spec and  they turned out to be super close to each other. There is no need to take off the axle nuts on the front. Check the bump stops, mine were fine, I cleaned and lubed them. To get the control arm bolts out in the front they are spined so beat with a hammer may need heat. I also bought thru sockets from Craftsman but  they were short so I guess thru deep sockets are needed. The end link nuts are locking so I would recommend a couple new ones in case you have to heat one or two to get them off. The rears were a bigger pain in the ass as they are very tight. I had to spin the spring to a side that doesn't sit correctly in the spring seat to get them in and then spin them once they were in to hit the spring stop.

Pro tip:
Once done on a level surface loosen the strut bar and then retighten so there isn't any weird stress on the frame/body.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. The car is substantially lower. I need to buy higher sidewall tires for my winter steelies so keep that in mind. Test all the usual driveways so you don't jack anything under the car. I had to grind down some concrete on the entrance to my garage because the middle muffler was catching.

[BlueSHO]

X2 it looks a bit low!! I think the TPMS on Dash will illuminate @ 24psi and under IIRC. Z

I'll verify with a gauge tire wizards..

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Was at 32psi..Fixed :-)

[ZSHO]

X2 it looks a bit low!! I think the TPMS on Dash will illuminate @ 24psi and under IIRC. Z

I'll verify with a gauge tire wizards..

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Was at 32psi..Fixed :-)

@35psi Specs......then drive the vehicle for a couple of miles and it should go away.  Z

[ZSHO]

I went ahead and ordered some Specialty Products 81280 Cam Bolt Kit prior to my H&R Springs install so its aligned up to Spec's and is up to Par with my ocd lol.  Z
I guess you all know whats next with the cooler weather upon us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW  To SHOdded for his guidance and support throughout the years and to bpd1151 for an exceptional "How To" which can be found below.

I will make sure to share plenty of pics  once the install is complete. Z 


https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,611.0.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alignment-Cam-Bolt-Kit-Front-Rear-Specialty-Products-81280-/112489095128?epid=110234791&hash=item1a30df5fd8:g:1rYAAOSwG0BZcQMG&vxp=mtr

Z. My alignment place wouldn't mess with the alignment camber bolts. I had to eye it and basically make them as positive as i could and it was in spec and  they turned out to be super close to each other. There is no need to take off the axle nuts on the front. Check the bump stops, mine were fine, I cleaned and lubed them. To get the control arm bolts out in the front they are spined so beat with a hammer may need heat. I also bought thru sockets from Craftsman but  they were short so I guess thru deep sockets are needed. The end link nuts are locking so I would recommend a couple new ones in case you have to heat one or two to get them off. The rears were a bigger pain in the ass as they are very tight. I had to spin the spring to a side that doesn't sit correctly in the spring seat to get them in and then spin them once they were in to hit the spring stop.

Pro tip:
Once done on a level surface loosen the strut bar and then retighten so there isn't any weird stress on the frame/body.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. The car is substantially lower. I need to buy higher sidewall tires for my winter steelies so keep that in mind. Test all the usual driveways so you don't jack anything under the car. I had to grind down some concrete on the entrance to my garage because the middle muffler was catching.

Thanks for the heads uP Polski! I guess time to bust some Knuckles.lol  Z

[StealBlueSho]

Geeze...I must be super lucky with my Coilovers... didn't need the camber bolts, all the nuts came off correctly, super easy install, and alignment was done without issue, no bottoming out issues..


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[polskifacet]

Geeze...I must be super lucky with my Coilovers... didn't need the camber bolts, all the nuts came off correctly, super easy install, and alignment was done without issue, no bottoming out issues..


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Unless the coilovers are $$$ I don't trust the longevity of them in salt otherwise I would have forked up $200 more for coilovers.

[StealBlueSho]

Good point... I don't put many miles on mine... stays garaged for most of the winter.


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[SHOdded]

Should be getting washed regularly during wintertime.  I know in the cold cold Midwest car washes stay open even below freezing temps and even offer bulk discounts.  Not so lucky here in the Metro DC/VA/MD area.

[irondoor19]

Installing the following on the PI

Front Lic Plate Bracket,
Rear Window LED's
Roof Mounted Antenna
Try and Fix the Horn

[ZSHO]

FWIW was a bit skeptical about the Springs but after finding out there made in Germany felt in love with them.lol  Z   

[StealBlueSho]

Mine didn't come with a hot German chick...


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[bpd1151]

The hot chicks cum AFTER the purchase/install there SBS.

At least they did with mine, and apparently as is the case with Z's. LOL.

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[ZSHO]

I had a feeling that naughty pic would grab bpd1151 & SBS attention .lol.
Z 

[polskifacet]

We all know Fords and Ford guys are good performers .