[Troon2004]

[travelers]

Thats a good explanation of how to do it.

[Troon2004]

I thought it would be good to actually see it done rather than just reading about it, hence the post.

[bigwilly43729]

I may have to try this method. Beats the hell out of removing the driveshaft repeatedly.

[kenneth]

Good find will help out a lot of DIYers

[jeostang]

Nice find. I need to get me some tall enough wheel chocks, so I can have my suspension loaded.

[gt07]

That is just great specially for a nob I was just researching it the other day.

[bigwilly43729]

I just noticed that the driveshaft flange in that car is different than the one in mine. Is this something they changed in the later models?

[Troon2004]

Originally Posted by bigwilly43729

I just noticed that the driveshaft flange in that car is different than the one in mine. Is this something they changed in the later models?

I'm not sure - it does look different doesn't it ? The method itself is basically the same though.

BTW, thanks for resurrecting my thread - now I feel better.

Or is it because of my ? Can no longer tell...

[bigwilly43729]

Originally Posted by Troon2004

I'm not sure - it does look different doesn't it ? The method itself is basically the same though.

BTW, thanks for resurrecting my thread - now I feel better.

Or is it because of my ? Can no longer tell...

Yeah, I had that ball & socket looking POS. Hmmm, maybe Ford is pulling a fast one on us?

Hey, I won't say anything about the meds as long as you keep up with the info.

[sonny1213]

Where's this guy? I'm coming over w/ my car and parts!!!! LOL

[sonny1213]

Originally Posted by Troon2004

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2005 GT coupe

[bigwilly43729]

I posted this in another thread, but I thought it would be good info to put out:

Just FYI, loading the suspension with jackstands will result in an improper reading. I'm down in the garage now trying to diagnose some vibration issues and the pinion angle is very odd. It's -4*. I know this isn't right because I made a mark on one of the shocks when the car was on the ground. There is still about 3" of travel left for it to be fully loaded. You will either need ramps or a lift.

Just to verify, I called the shop who initially set the angle and they said they set every lowered Mustang to -2* as a standard unless the customer asks otherwise.

Now I could just need some taller jackstands, but the ones I have are over 20" high. Bottom line is that I can't fully load the suspension and I suspect that I'd get a better reading if I could. I'm going to leave it as-is and investigate the adapter plate for my vibration problems.

[sonny1213]

You only have to worry about pinion angle if you lower he car … right?

[bigwilly43729]

Originally Posted by sonny1213

You only have to worry about pinion angle if you lower he car … right?

For the most part, yes. But it doesn't hurt to ensure it is set properly.