"Loading" the Suspension for LCA install, 2007 Mustang V6

HellStorm · 05-09-2008

Hi,
I am considering adding new Lower Control Arms to my car ('07 Mustang V-6 Auto). The installation seems pretty straight forward. However, I am not certain exactly what it means to "load" the suspension prior to torquing the suspension hardware. How do you properly load the suspension with the car on jack stands?...floor jack under the rear axle?
Also, does anyone have the part number for the Ford bolts that need to be replaced in order to install the LCAs. I read that the fasteners are single use. I'd like to order the hardware and have it onhand when my LCAs arrive.
Thanks in advance for your assistance!!

RedFire281 · 05-09-2008

To "load" the suspension simply means that the full weight of the car must be on the tires. In other words, the car has to be on the ground or on blocks. As for the hardware, the only place I know of to get the correct size is from the dealer. Just go to the parts department and order them. I understand they will cost somewhere around $50. Or get the size and go to a good hardware store and buy grade 8 bolts and nuts. Don't go cheap, you need the tensil strength of grade 8 bolts. I also know of people who have re-used the bolts and just bought new nuts with no problems.

**stlwagon** · 05-09-2008

Load the suspension by putting the axle on jackstands.

**stlwagon** · 05-09-2008

Replacement control arm bolt part numbers.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...02-post51.html

RedFire281 · 05-09-2008

Jeez, stlwagon, have you got some magic box that has all the information in the Mustang universe. lol I looked all over hell and half of Georgia and couldn't find that info. Nice! Bookmarking it now.

HellStorm · 05-09-2008

Thanks for your help guys...much appreciated!

**stlwagon** · 05-09-2008

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Originally Posted by RedFire281

Jeez, stlwagon, have you got some magic box that has all the information in the Mustang universe. lol I looked all over hell and half of Georgia and couldn't find that info. Nice! Bookmarking it now.

My secret's out

sonny1213 · 06-28-2008

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Originally Posted by stlwagon

Replacement control arm bolt part numbers.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...02-post51.html

WTF- you need all these nuts and bolts for the LCA install? I thought you only needed 2 bolts per side. Anywhere online to buy these bolts w/ part#? thx

sonny1213 · 07-06-2008

I have all the bolts coming. Now the UCA … you can't torque the bolt unless you lower the tank? I've searched all over and it seems to be a problem.

**stlwagon** · 07-06-2008

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Originally Posted by sonny1213

I have all the bolts coming. Now the UCA … you can't torque the bolt unless you lower the tank? I've searched all over and it seems to be a problem.

That's only if you replace the bracket (which really is not necessary).