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#81
Performance / Re: Polyurethane bushings inte...
Last post by timbo - July 23, 2023, 04:48:26 PM
It's hot in Miami and everywhere in the southern eastern quarter of the US.  Slow going on projects due to work and kids, but here's where I'm at:


The ONLY bushings I would bother with getting from Durable parts are the Front control arm (front and rear), rear upper forward, swaybar, shock, and subframe.  The rest of the bushings have the inner sleeve bonded to the polyurethane and bind during articulation.  I have multiple solutions, but I'll itemize:


Front:
Forward - Siberian Bushings from Durable Parts
Rear - Siberian Bushings from Durable parts (I have the Moog arms with the smooth rear shaft that is around 35.5mm in diameter, so I simply threw them in my lathe, but these are also bonded and bind under articulation.  There's no alternative though at this time.)


Rear:
Upper forward: Siberian Bushings from Durable Parts
Upper aft - stock late 2011+ or whenever they went to a flex joint.
Lower inner - I'm experimenting with a few things.  It's a 2" OD that presses in nicely, so anything with that size of a body.  FK CPW14 cup, FK WSSX14TF1 bearing, [/size]A1-SG14-1012 misalignment spacers could be an option.  I have a few flex joints I ordered to experiment with as well and will update with pictures.
[/size]Lower outer - Same as above, but the bushing size is about .020 smaller, so a small turn on the lathe for any bushing/bearing cup.
[/size]Toe Link - I have some adjustable links with an outer rod end and inner flex joint.
[/size]Lower front link (compression strut) - Same as the Toe link, but have a yoke from Synergy from a Jeep. Unfortunately, I was only able to get 4 and no clue if they will make more.
[/size]Compression strut at the Knuckle/Upright - Change to a flex joint.  40mm OD with a 50mm width to accommodate the wider Jeep yoke.

[/size]If you're alright with some mild binding in the bushings, then you can get the lower outer control arm, lower forward control arm (on the arm/chassis, not at the knuckle), and toe link inner bushings from Durable parts.  The forward lower control arm at the knuckle has a 14mm bolt for the Explorer vs the Taurus 12mm bolt.  Easy enough to drill out the arm if desired.  Just as easy to get the Flex joint from SPC with a 40mm dia and 40mm width.

[/size]Once I get these parts in and really start experimenting, I'll take some pictures and give some ideas of cost.
#82
Performance / Re: GT350 15.5" Brake Upgrade
Last post by timbo - July 23, 2023, 04:28:38 PM
Sorry for the delay on these.  I have an order of 20 (10 sets) in and looks like early August for them to come in.  Once I get them in I'll need to ensure the fitment is correct and then I'll post about the availability.
#83
Vehicle Builds / Re: bpd1151's 2010 SHO Rebuild...
Last post by BlueSHO - July 22, 2023, 08:49:53 PM
Mike that's great news and I bet you can hardly wait to drive your SHO again. It's been like forever . Very sad how things happen in life but we manage to trudge on..

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#84
Vehicle Builds / Re: bpd1151's 2010 SHO Rebuild...
Last post by bpd1151 - July 22, 2023, 08:13:22 PM
Just a quick update.....

Went and visited the shop yesterday (07/21/2023) and was glad to see that the motor and transmission are at least back in the engine bay.

Still a LOT left to accomplish, but progress is progress.

Builder said there's a bunch of little things that are missing like brackets, bolts and what not. Which was to be expected given the now deceased former mechanic who removed the engine, developed into an alcoholic and drank himself to death (God rest his soul).

So he's got all the miscellaneous stuff on order from Ford to replace the missing items.

But the builder appears relieved it's just little stuff.

It was nice to see the look of enthusiasm return to the builder's face, replacing what was once a look of genuine worry/concern etc. given all the unknowns previously.

Maybe from here on out, things will go smoother/quicker.

Hope everyone's well.

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#85
General Discussion / Re: Water pump, timing chain a...
Last post by SHOme - July 20, 2023, 08:29:08 AM
I was able to do a smoke test on her and check all the boost/vacuum lines and found no issues.  I guess I'm in the market for new turbos.  I have emailed Livernois this question but I was wondering if anyone here has used the billet wheel upgrade and if so did you notice any seat of the pants difference?
#86
General Discussion / Water pump, timing chain and u...
Last post by SHOme - July 18, 2023, 08:49:17 AM
Hello all,


I have been MIA around here for a few years. I have been working on a frame off restomod 92 Bronco. I was just wondering how far anyone has gone before changing the water pump and timing chain?  I just had mine done at 178k.  The mechanic showed me the old parts and there was very little wear on the chain guides and tensioners.  They were probably good for the rest of the life of the engine.  I guess synthetic oil every 5k does make a difference.  I do not race my car unless a snot nose with a WRX is pestering me:)  I put a Livernois v10 tune in it at about 25k.  I have also changed my PTU fluid every 15-20k. I have had no issues until the recent work was done now I have a low boost pressure code and I can definitely feel it at high RPM and the fuel mileage is down about 1 mpg.  I am taking it back to the mechanic today and I am hoping to fine a loose clamp or vacuum line that was not connected. Its got to be something simple because she ran like a scalded dog when I dropped her off.  Anywho hello again.         
#87
Performance / MSD Coils on 75% Sale
Last post by Yudokuma - July 01, 2023, 06:50:08 PM
Found this browsing today on Holley, thought the deal was too good not to share.

https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/ignition_coils/late_model_coil_packs/ford-lincoln-mercury/ford_ecoboost_coils/parts/82586

So for anyone considering to do the upgrade, now is probably the best time.

Also just a quick note this is unfortunately only for the 2-pin coils. So for 2010-2012 only I believe. (Although the 3-pin are on sale too, just not as big)
#88
Unleashed Tuning / Unleashed 4th of July Specials...
Last post by tmcphail - July 01, 2023, 12:21:31 PM


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Up to $200 off HPTuners.
10% off Garret and up to 25% off of AFE Products.

Flier Link :
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#89
Performance / Re: Polyurethane bushings inte...
Last post by timbo - June 11, 2023, 08:24:51 PM
Check out this website for poly bushings.  Use the Explorer for your search as there are more available and they do interchange between platforms.  Essentially identical suspension outside of the shocks/strust and the rear, outer toe adjustment bushing (Taurus uses a ball joint and Explorer uses a flex joint).


https://durable.parts/catalog/USA/2018/FORD/EXPLORER/-/




I will say the poly is a bit softer than most you find here, but it does seem like good quality.  If you've dealt with Powerflex, it's like their Yellow bushings.


The only bushing that definitely does not fit is the rear, lower control arm inner bushing.  It's too small of a diameter.  Luckily, the Daystar 2" flex joint housing presses right in.  I did have to bore the hole to 14mm (7/16" stock), but that's easy for me.  I will also have to add about 4mm of width (happen to have 2x 2mm thick washers in my hardware bin).  I also got their subframe bushings, along with the whiteline ones for the S550 Mustang that apparently work as well.  Not in a hurry for those, but am working on at least the rear setup so I can get this thing aligned.
#90
Performance / Re: GT350 15.5" Brake Upgrade
Last post by Nova - June 07, 2023, 09:02:34 PM
Quote from: timbo on June 07, 2023, 12:16:13 PM
Quote from: Nova on June 05, 2023, 10:35:18 AM
Can you post the FB link?

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Great idea!!! 


https://www.facebook.com/groups/782573995267283/permalink/2096574120533924/
Awesome, thanks! Following the post on FB and eagerly waiting for an update.

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