What is CB005? Edit. LOL. UPS truck dropped the CB005 and Ford Racing Struts/Shocks yesterday. I am putting car on jack stands tonight and starting first thing in morning.Just lower subframe down by undoing the bolts, have a jack under subframe to support it, best to do this same time as installing CB005, do them both at once to save time and get a considerable improvement.
As Gibbo mentioned, lowering the subframe a little makes the rear differential bushings a breeze. The front differential bushings however are much more difficult. You'll find if you don't remove the rear portion of the exhaust, it will limit how far you can lower the subframe and it won't be enough to get in there. I actually did it without removing the exhaust thinking I would save time but could only turn the wrench 1/13 of a turn each time, it took FOREVER. In hindsight, I really wish I had just removed the exhaust which was very easy. Also keep in mind, you should only loosen/lower 1 at a time, the front OR the rear.
Now I want to know how I can get over night saturday shipping!!! Who can get me these rear Diff. bushings to my door by mañana??
I used the red and they definitely did the job! Plus no NVH! Amazing difference over stock. As you can see in the pic of the stock they are rubber PLUS have cutouts which gives a lot of slop.
Thanks Jbailer. I have postponed install and am in process of ordering the Steeda Subframe alignment kit as well as Rear diff. bushings. I have to get to work and I have to order this without wife watching and she is sitting right next to me. I am going to ask her to get breakfast ready so I can order. :lol:
I got the alignment kit for less than $40 so I got it any way. Plus the Red/Black rear diff bushings. I am going to postpone install until Steeda parts get here. So hurry up Steeda.Steeda alignment kit not needed, CB005 does this!
Gibbo's recommendation for the CB005 is an alternative. If you do go with the Steeda alignment kit it's a great idea! Done at the same time as doing the diff bushings works great! For me, installing the alignment kit in the rear as you lower the rear to do those bushings and then tighten the rear back up. Then lower the front and install that part of the alignment kit while installing the front bushings. Another hint, when you lower the front for example, you'll need to loosen the rear a little so the front can drop down. The same the other way.
Thanks for tips. As bad as Ford made this suspension I do not feel bad for installing the BMR CB005 as well as the Steeda alignment kit and I like having both BMR and Steeda on car. I am not jumping on either bandwagon (Fanboy) they are both awesome companies. :thumbs:
