The patient is ready

**MrKid** · 10-16-2009, 08:22 AM

My rebuild is about to begin. Yesterday the fluids came out, electrical connections un-done...then off to AutoZone for a fuel line tool I thought I had

I'll be dropping the whole driveline all the way back to the rear. I'm changing all of the control arms arms out. Not a fan of the UMI units I have in there now. The tranny is going to Tick shift, I'm installing coil overs, keeping the Moser rear, and adding a new K-member under the 383 stroker I'm building.

**00z28bubba** · 10-16-2009, 08:34 AM

nice. keep up the updates and good luck

**jiveass** · 10-16-2009, 08:35 AM

i envy the fact that you have a lift in your garage. i dont even have a garage lol

**pajeff02** · 10-16-2009, 08:37 AM

Going for quite a personality change! Please post pics of the process -- I always like to see these projects through the different phases.

What is wrong with your UMI stuff? I have been quite pleased with everything purchased for our car and they have been great to deal with.

**third_shift|studios** · 10-16-2009, 08:59 AM

i'm curious too your thoughts on the suspension swap?? i mean, not many people upgrade then replace with upgrades?

**MrKid** · 10-16-2009, 11:29 AM

There will be pics-o-plenty, don't worry. This thread will NOT be dial-up friendly

It is a definate luxery to have the lift. It's only a Max Jax portable, so I can lift the car 4 feet. Plenty to lift the body of the sub. It wasn't bad at $2100 delivered.

As for the suspension, They were great arms when I first installed them. The problem is, the nylon "runner" that are inside the metal rod ends wear out rather quick. So now every time I hit the slightest road imperfection, I get a clicking sound for each of the 4 mounting points. It's so loud I can here it over my radio and LM2 exhaust. Plus the amount of shock transferred through the metal ends is a bit much after a long drive. I would recommend these units for heavily auto crossed cars, though. Definately strong arms. Bolted up with no issues at all.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 10-16-2009, 11:31 AM

Nice.... subscribed

**pajeff02** · 10-16-2009, 01:37 PM

Just noticed the lift posts. Whats the ceiling height in your garage? You have to be at least 10' by the header over your entrance door. I was able to go with a 2-post Mohawk lift with 11' 3" of ceiling clearance. Just have to watch when I lift my truck as the cap would hit if I ran it all the way up.

**MrKid** · 10-16-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Just noticed the lift posts. Whats the ceiling height in your garage? You have to be at least 10' by the header over your entrance door. I was able to go with a 2-post Mohawk lift with 11' 3" of ceiling clearance. Just have to watch when I lift my truck as the cap would hit if I ran it all the way up.

Yes, my ceilings are 10'. The door itself is actually 8 feet so I can fit my lifted Jeep in. The lift towers on mine only stand 5 feet tall, so it will fit in any garage. The only requirement is 4 inches of concrete to drill into. Hell, the thing even runs on 15 amp 110v.

**hutch1999** · 10-16-2009, 04:51 PM

in for updates

**bluehawk2000** · 10-16-2009, 05:21 PM

subscribed sounds like an interesting build, cant wait to see the after product.

**BdAsBrd01** · 10-16-2009, 07:14 PM

Good Luck! Looking forward to seeing your progress.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 10-16-2009, 08:34 PM

When I build a house, it will have 20' ceiling in the garage. and a 12' door.

**pajeff02** · 10-17-2009, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by FORD RECOVERY EXPERT

When I build a house, it will have 20' ceiling in the garage. and a 12' door.

Just over 12' is more than adequate. At 11' 3" I have not had any issues and we were able to go with a heated floor to get us through the winter months.

**SINISTER-TA** · 10-17-2009, 07:41 AM

I'm in also. Good luck with the build.

**MrKid** · 10-17-2009, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Just over 12' is more than adequate. At 11' 3" I have not had any issues and we were able to go with a heated floor to get us through the winter months.

Heated floor? Now that's nice!

**qwk93ta** · 10-17-2009, 07:47 AM

Keep the PICs coming.

**pajeff02** · 10-17-2009, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by MrKid

Heated floor? Now that's nice!

I wasn't real keen on a big gas heater hanging in the corner of the garage running like a jet engine every 10-15 minutes. I think we have 1,500 feet of tubing in the floor and it works great.

**BIG GUNS** · 10-17-2009, 09:15 AM

Subscribed. Can't wait to see the progress. Are you gonna get rid of the stock exhaust and go with Long tubes?

**MrKid** · 10-17-2009, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

I wasn't real keen on a big gas heater hanging in the corner of the garage running like a jet engine every 10-15 minutes. I think we have 1,500 feet of tubing in the floor and it works great.

Yeah, and flames and fumes = BAD!