Anybody on this site install the M-2005-FR3 handling pack themselves?

I've ordered the kit plus an adjustable panhard rod and adjustable UCA to help dial it in.

 

Its not any different than installing any other kit or compilation of components.

Besides good basic mechanical skills you need a good floor jack, at least 4 pieces of 2 x 4 (or 6 or 10) about 12" long (to pull the car up on to get better jack clearance). Also some good common sense where to place the jack and the stands!

A good tool set and a torque wrench are needed. Ford recommends replacing the strut to spindle bolts as they are meant only for one time use. The nuts for the sway bar links should be replaced as well. This is Ford recommended. Many ignore. The rear is the easiest. The front struts involve the most work and you will need a spring compressor. There is a correct orientation of the upper mount so check before you remove and install.

The front camber "may" have to be adjusted after you lower the car, the toe in will have to be adjusted.

Shop manual excerpts are posted elsewhere on this site dealing with the mechanics of the tear out and installation.

Check Taco Bill's post.

 

thanks.

 

Lol, after reading through the links and checking things out, I thought I was okay with just the FRPP handling pack. Got a few more mods to add before I install. Jeez, so far removed from the days of just cutting a coupla coils off and putting it back together.

Anyways, here are the parts for the suspension install;


M-2005-FR3 Handling Pack

Edelbrock UCA

Edelbrock Adj Panhard Rod

Steeda X5 Balljoint

Steeda HD Upper Strut Mount

Steeda Bumpsteer kit

Steeda Camber Shim kit

Steeda HD Front Control Arm Bushings (dont really need'em, but they may sharpen the handling a bit??)

Oh, and most importantly (255/45R18)