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Lawless · 01-18-2002, 10:29 PM

Last summer I installed a Hotchkis Caster/Camber set. (The car has Eibach Drag Launch Springs and KYB Srtuts) I had to get my friend (who is 240 pounds) to jounce on the rad support to get the spring compressed enough so I could start the top nut on the strut. (I had the floor jack under the lower control arm and the jack stand removed)

Didn't seem right that I had to do that. It would seem that the strut would be extended all the time. The ride height is normal and it appears to drive alright. I am having a traction problem as stated on a previous posting, I wonder if this is contibuting to the problem (not lifting in the front). I just ordered Competition 90/10 Struts, 50/50 rears and Southside Machine Upper and Lower Controls arms for the rear.

Now for the question ? Is this normal ? Has anyone changed struts before ? If something is not right I would like to fix it while I am installing the new struts. This is my first Ford Mustang (of any year) so I am still learning the car.

Thanks in advance.

Jay

01-18-2002, 10:29 PM	#1
Lawless Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 24	Strut Installation Last summer I installed a Hotchkis Caster/Camber set. (The car has Eibach Drag Launch Springs and KYB Srtuts) I had to get my friend (who is 240 pounds) to jounce on the rad support to get the spring compressed enough so I could start the top nut on the strut. (I had the floor jack under the lower control arm and the jack stand removed) Didn't seem right that I had to do that. It would seem that the strut would be extended all the time. The ride height is normal and it appears to drive alright. I am having a traction problem as stated on a previous posting, I wonder if this is contibuting to the problem (not lifting in the front). I just ordered Competition 90/10 Struts, 50/50 rears and Southside Machine Upper and Lower Controls arms for the rear. Now for the question ? Is this normal ? Has anyone changed struts before ? If something is not right I would like to fix it while I am installing the new struts. This is my first Ford Mustang (of any year) so I am still learning the car. Thanks in advance. Jay __________________ 1990 LX Mustang(9000km),302,Comp Cam(.597 lift,230 duration,114 lobe separation),1.6 Roller Rockers,Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads(ported and polished,o-ringed, Vortech R Trim Cog Supercharger(15 pounds of boost @ 6000 rpm),4:1 FMU,Anderson Power Pipe and Vortech By-Pass Combo,GT-40 Lower Intake,Downs Upper,Accufab 70mm throttle body,Pro-m 77mm MAF(calibrated),36lb Injectors,255 LPH Fuel Pump,T- Rex External Pump, Aeromotive Fuel Regulator,1 5/8 Shorty Headers,3" Mac Exhaust,3.73 Gears,6 BTM Ignition Box,Sub Frame Connectors,Eibach Drag Launch Kit(springs),KYB Gas Shocks,Air Lift Air Bag(right rear spring),Lakewood Traction Bars,BF Goodrich Drag Radials(275/50/15), Weld Draglite Wheels,Hurst Shifter,Centerforce Clutch,Fiberglass Hood,Auto Meter Gauges,Hotchkis Caster/Camber Kit,Trunk Mounted Battery. *Stock Tranny - will replace this summer,axles next.