Shown are all the components we planned to replace
on our '88 Mustang's front suspension. Polyurethane
is used for coil spring isolators, strut bushings,
and control arm bushings. |
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Disassembly of the front suspension is not difficult,
but does require proper sequence and method. Refer
to our article How
to Lower your Mustang in the Tech Department
for detailed instructions. |
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The Hyper Flex kit comes with a complete set of
polyurethane coil spring isolators. From left to
right are; front spring lower and upper isolators,
followed by rear spring upper and lower isolators. |
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Shown is how the tubular isolator fits on the "pig
tail" end of the front coil spring. At right
is a stock spring and rubber isolator. The polyurethane
will resist deformation and deterioration under
compression, and will maintain consistant ride height. |
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Perhaps the most difficult bushings to replace in
the entire kit are those for the front control arm.
This is due to the fact that the control arms must
be removed from the car in order to press the new
bushings in. We found it best to do this at the
same time new springs or spring isolaters are installed. |
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A good machine shop can press out the stock bushings
and sleeves without much hassle. It is advisable
to use shims or support between the "U"
channel in the control arm to prevent deformation
under load from the press. |
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The new bushings and sleeves are pressed into place.
The result is a control arm that is able to prevent
alignment loss under hard cornering. This is a very
common problem due to deflection of the stock rubber
bushing and sleeve. |
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The final bushings in the front suspension setup
are the strut bushings. The lower bushings slip
over the top of the strut, while the upper bushings
(shown) replaces the stock piece in the caster/camber
plate assembly. The end result is resistance to
momentary change in alignment when the front wheels
encounter rough road conditions. |
