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5.0man
03-14-2011, 08:32 PM
im installing my first set of control arms on my fox anything to look for?
GEO302
03-14-2011, 09:38 PM
Check for damage to your torque boxes ( Upper / Lower )
Depending on your choice of control arms,If you are not going Spherical,Change out your Housing bushings if they have not already been.
If your control arms are adjustable,Dial in your pinion angle
Pinion Angle running bushings = 2.5 / Running Spherical = 1.5
4bangstang
03-14-2011, 09:59 PM
I did a lot of research and read quite a few reviews. Most people recommend a softer bushing for uppers when installing after market lowers. UMI makes a great reinforcement kit for the torque boxes. I just did this install so trust me. I cleaned out the torque boxes and coated them with silicone grease it helps aligning the bolt holes. Make sure you have your jackstands and when you lower the control arm to remove your springs, lower them slowly or it can hurt ya.
arnie93lx
03-14-2011, 10:32 PM
If you do find torque box damage like I did, might be a good idea to go with Wild Rides upper/lower torque box reinforcements. Helps out quite a bit.
5.0man
03-14-2011, 10:33 PM
can u guys find a part number from napa for the housing bushing
Notch93
03-14-2011, 11:55 PM
can u guys find a part number from napa for the housing bushing

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Results.aspx?Ntt=control%20arm%20bushing&Ntk=Keyword&N=599001+101986+50026+2026026
Long Stroke
03-15-2011, 02:40 PM
Also what George meant to say was -2.5 for the pinion angle. Not positive 2.5
crumbie
03-15-2011, 04:03 PM
I got the bushing removal tool from maximum motorsports iirc and it worked excellent. just a fyi.
5.0man
03-15-2011, 08:11 PM
thanks guys!!
glasslaws
03-16-2011, 08:23 AM
I got the bushing removal tool from maximum motorsports iirc and it worked excellent. just a fyi.


That tool is killer!
Derek@amazon
03-16-2011, 08:58 AM
i use an air hammer to pull the bushings out.
GEO302
03-16-2011, 04:29 PM
Also what George meant to say was -2.5 for the pinion angle. Not positive 2.5 Thank you :lol1:This is why i do not try and give free help posting on these threads.I have been working on mustangs for years,And when i try to explain something online,I forget something,And look like a idiot.I guess you can say im ONLY hands on :yes1::lol1: