new TSB on front upper strut mounts
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Wrong Marc! but thanks for basically saying what I said!........How many miles do you have on your (gold studs)? A component being better doesn't mean its been fixed! these strut mounts shouldn't fail with lowered springs or not, considering Ford markets a spring with a 1.5'' drop for the car!
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I would think they would be fine with the Ultralites as its such a mild drop with a relatively soft initial spring rate. The poor ride of the eibachs aren't going to be any better with the caps, maybe just the noises. They ride like a dump truck and feel like they ruthlessly pound on the suspension components. I've driven half a dozen SGT's and they start bouncing just tooling in the parking lot. On the bumps its torture. Rides as rough as my RX7TT R1 did(although that didn't bounce like a lowrider pickup). I would imagine other parts are quivering in addition to the tower caps.
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I would think they would be fine with the Ultralites as its such a mild drop with a relatively soft initial spring rate. The poor ride of the eibachs aren't going to be any better with the caps, maybe just the noises. They ride like a dump truck and feel like they ruthlessly pound on the suspension components. I've driven half a dozen SGT's and they start bouncing just tooling in the parking lot. On the bumps its torture. Rides as rough as my RX7TT R1 did(although that didn't bounce like a lowrider pickup). I would imagine other parts are quivering in addition to the tower caps.
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So the Shelby GT's have the FRPP springs which are really Eibach?
I would think they would be fine with the Ultralites as its such a mild drop with a relatively soft initial spring rate. The poor ride of the eibachs aren't going to be any better with the caps, maybe just the noises. They ride like a dump truck and feel like they ruthlessly pound on the suspension components. I've driven half a dozen SGT's and they start bouncing just tooling in the parking lot. On the bumps its torture. Rides as rough as my RX7TT R1 did(although that didn't bounce like a lowrider pickup). I would imagine other parts are quivering in addition to the tower caps.
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From: E. Tennessee
Try calling the parts guys since thats who you may deal with more being a tech?
I deal with the dealer parts for our shop on a daily bases. Either getting us parts, or them buying tires. Parts dept. will get me parts covered under warranty while I do the work, get the parts, return old parts, and they give a tech there the book hours.
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From: It's tough in the jungle !
I would think they would be fine with the Ultralites as its such a mild drop with a relatively soft initial spring rate. The poor ride of the eibachs aren't going to be any better with the caps, maybe just the noises. They ride like a dump truck and feel like they ruthlessly pound on the suspension components. I've driven half a dozen SGT's and they start bouncing just tooling in the parking lot. On the bumps its torture. Rides as rough as my RX7TT R1 did(although that didn't bounce like a lowrider pickup). I would imagine other parts are quivering in addition to the tower caps.
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Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but when I went to my service department (My dealership is a bit far to travel to often) I mentioned a clunk/chatter noise to them (I only hear it occasionally) and they mentioned that there is an actual TSB out there for this not just a quiet part replacement. I could not get the number from her but I am sure it will be on the service ticket after it's finished, if so I will post the number here. Service rep told me the parts day at least 3 days to get so I go back to them next Tuesday, I will let everyone know how it goes.
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Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but when I went to my service department (My dealership is a bit far to travel to often) I mentioned a clunk/chatter noise to them (I only hear it occasionally) and they mentioned that there is an actual TSB out there for this not just a quiet part replacement. I could not get the number from her but I am sure it will be on the service ticket after it's finished, if so I will post the number here. Service rep told me the parts day at least 3 days to get so I go back to them next Tuesday, I will let everyone know how it goes.
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No room for movement = no clunk!
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From: St.Thomas ,Ontario, CANADA
Was at the dealers today ,suprised and pleased to know that the TSB has been released to the Canadian dealers . Even better the service manager had ordered and received the parts and set up an appointment for next thursday for the installation. I'll let you know if it works for my stang .
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Well they installed them today and the clunk is gone, I also feel that the car's handeling is stiffer. Don't know if it's just me but when I would go over bumps the car just felt to loose. Driving on the same roads today the car responded much better going over bumps and handeling overall. Anyone else have similar results? Or am I just nuts
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R-code Mike, where did the teflon-lined spherical bearing get installed at, the dealer? If so, what's the part number? Just wondering, I would like to do the same to mine. Also, I've heard that the gold stud cap is still the same as the old one, just different studs, I know that the factory is still using the old one and the new one, with no particular order or care. Looks like they are using the old ones until they run out of them.
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From: It's tough in the jungle !
Well Guy's, After finding out the hard way that Upper Strut Mount (8R3Z-18183-B) Gold Stud, works no better on lowered stangs with a 1.5'' drop than the originals do! I have ordered a set J&M's upper strut mounts. I went with these due to the fact I like the design better and the other components I have purchased from J&M have been top notch in design and construction! 
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Needing to take control of your mustangs front suspension. Do it by using a set of J&M Products adjustable camber plates. J&M plates replace the stock rubber strut mount bushings with a spherical bearing, allowing you full control of the suspension geometry. Whether you want your alignment set for track, street, or strip, these plates will allow you to fine tune your suspension so you can get the most out of your car. The bearing mounts are completely adjustable and are 100% Pulse welded for the ultimate in strength, durability, and fit. They also feature a special chrome moly replaceable teflon lined spherical bearing for a noise free quality ride. Now coming with a LIFETIME WARRANTY from craftsmanship and defects. That is right if you are the original owner and bend the plates or wear out the bearings they will be fixed or replaced for free. That is how confident you are purchasing the best camber plates available. Call for details on the lifetime warranty.
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by Category 1979-2004 MUSTANG 1982-1992 Camaro / Firebird 1993-2002 Camaro / Firebird 2005-2008 MUSTANG by Manufacturer F-BODY (camaro - firebird) Mustang
05-Pres. Upper Camber Plate Strut MountsMustang - 2005-2008 MUSTANG#24220
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Years:
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Needing to take control of your mustangs front suspension. Do it by using a set of J&M Products adjustable camber plates. J&M plates replace the stock rubber strut mount bushings with a spherical bearing, allowing you full control of the suspension geometry. Whether you want your alignment set for track, street, or strip, these plates will allow you to fine tune your suspension so you can get the most out of your car. The bearing mounts are completely adjustable and are 100% Pulse welded for the ultimate in strength, durability, and fit. They also feature a special chrome moly replaceable teflon lined spherical bearing for a noise free quality ride. Now coming with a LIFETIME WARRANTY from craftsmanship and defects. That is right if you are the original owner and bend the plates or wear out the bearings they will be fixed or replaced for free. That is how confident you are purchasing the best camber plates available. Call for details on the lifetime warranty.
J&M Products plates include the following features:
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- Bolt on mounts with no cutting or drilling required.
- 1.8 degrees of camber adjustment to allow for proper alignment correction on lowered cars.
- Offset design allows for easy adjustment for Street and Race applications.
- Easily adjusts at the top of the strut tower
- Powder coated for great looks and long lasting protection.
- Timken Brand over sized Torrington roller thrust bearing transfers the spring loading through the strut tower to keep the spring load away from the spherical bearing. These thrust bearings wll support a static load of 26,900 lbs. which is about 8 times the full wHighest strength Chrome-Moly Teflon lined spherical bearing to allow ultimateeight of the car.
- Heat treated chrome-moly Teflon lined spherical bearings allow for the ultimate in control and full articulation of the strut so you do not have alignment changes during cornering. These spherical bearings us only Dupont brand Teflon liners not inferior import Teflon liners. The spherical bearings we use have a ultimate static load rating of 78,000 lbs.
- Bolt on mounts with no cutting or drilling required.
- 1.8 degrees of camber adjustment to allow for proper alignment correction on lowered cars.
- Offset design allows for easy adjustment for Street and Race applications.
- Easily adjusts at the top of the strut tower
- Powder coated for great looks and long lasting protection.
- Timken Brand over sized Torrington roller thrust bearing transfers the spring loading through the strut tower to keep the spring load away from the spherical bearing. These thrust bearings wll support a static load of 26,900 lbs. which is about 8 times the full wHighest strength Chrome-Moly Teflon lined spherical bearing to allow ultimateeight of the car.
- Heat treated chrome-moly Teflon lined spherical bearings allow for the ultimate in control and full articulation of the strut so you do not have alignment changes during cornering. These spherical bearings us only Dupont brand Teflon liners not inferior import Teflon liners. The spherical bearings we use have a ultimate static load rating of 78,000 lbs.
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From: St.Thomas ,Ontario, CANADA
THE FIX IS INSTALLED AND IT REALLY WORKS ! No more clunks,thunks,or chuckles ,not even a giggle.The most annoying sound has been banished from my interior. Kudos to the Mustang guys for solving the problem and my dealer for being patient with my complaints. I am really happy about this !
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what all did they do
THE FIX IS INSTALLED AND IT REALLY WORKS ! No more clunks,thunks,or chuckles ,not even a giggle.The most annoying sound has been banished from my interior. Kudos to the Mustang guys for solving the problem and my dealer for being patient with my complaints. I am really happy about this !