What did you do to your UK S550 Mustang Today

[Manders Mustang]

Started work on swapping my ruined hubs over (bearing totally shot)

20mins per side to get the hubs off

4hours and counting to tighten the hub bolt to 251lb-ft (yes it's correct i've got the ford service manual).... bought a 6(hex) headed 35mm socket now (3/4" drive) to see if that makes it easier than a 12 spline, i'll let you know how it goes, as i can't get a torque wrench bigger than this (it's rated to 500lb-ft!)

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[Lowrider Lincoln]

Fitted my US spec lower grille, bumper off job, never seen so many screws holding a bumper on in my 18 years in a Bodyshop

I like the new grill. How long did it take to swap over ?

 

[hinch]

I like the new grill. How long did it take to swap over ?

its a pig of a job and not breaking the bumper clips is sooooo difficult

 

[Manders Mustang]

its a pig of a job and not breaking the bumper clips is sooooo difficult

There's a "knack" to it, big flathead screwdriver, in and twist it then push it, getting the first two corners out is the hardest once they're out it's a piece of cake.

I've not YET! Cracked a clip on one, i've had one get very close lol! But thankfully there's about 10 more clips than needed lol!

 

[Adam83]

I like the new grill. How long did it take to swap over ?

Took me about 45 mins in total but I did have the use of a ramp at work and air tools which made it easier, only broke one tab on the bumper thankfully while removing the old grille but it’s not seen once the new grille is fitted. Originally thought I could do it with just the belly pan off but ended up having to take the whole bumper off in the end.

 

[Lowrider Lincoln]

I'm really tempted for this mod. The US lower grill looks way better and is cheap too. Is it a two man job, don't fancy dropping the bumper or damaging the paint.

 

[Manders Mustang]

I'm really tempted for this mod. The US lower grill looks way better and is cheap too. Is it a two man job, don't fancy dropping the bumper or damaging the paint.

I've done a lot solo, sometimes get a hand to unplug the lights (They hold i'll unplug) but i can do it without. Just take the bumper and lie it down on carpet/cloths/towels/matress anything that's not abraisive for when you're removing the grilles.

 

[Adam83]

I'm really tempted for this mod. The US lower grill looks way better and is cheap too. Is it a two man job, don't fancy dropping the bumper or damaging the paint.

I managed on my own but a second pair of hands is helpful for refitting the bumper as it’s quite large. Part is available at Ford dealers and is around £60.

 

[W111BOB]

Chris... take it to Adams place.... cheaper on the long run? And he can sell you a spoiler too!

 

[hinch]

i did mine on my own as well as drilled and fitted the front splitter and tbh the amount of cuts/splinters/missing chunks of arm if it comes off again some fucker else is doing it.

 

[Adam83]

Chris... take it to Adams place.... cheaper on the long run? And he can sell you a spoiler too!

Spoiler boat has sailed, sold it yesterday

 

[Manders Mustang]

i did mine on my own as well as drilled and fitted the front splitter and tbh the amount of cuts/splinters/missing chunks of arm if it comes off again some fucker else is doing it.

Yeah, I didn't enjoy the amount of fiberglass splinters I got doing my splitter, imagine the cf/fg mix on the APR was the same for you lol!

Kind of used to doing car work and coming out of it looking like a tigers been at my arms

 

[Robbie]

I managed on my own but a second pair of hands is helpful for refitting the bumper as it’s quite large. Part is available at Ford dealers and is around £60.

What’s the part number?

 

[Adam83]

What’s the part number?

Finis number is 5297676

 

[Adam83]

Another little change, very unsure on this one though, may have gone a bit far.

Painted my centre caps Grabber blue.

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