Steeda IRS Brace

[WD Pro]

Ah yes they do look good and are also aluminum. It's going to be another 7-8 months before I drop the rear subframe again but I'll keep those in mind.

No need to drop the subframe, they are a really easy fit with a single jack and one wheel off

My experience here :https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/my-tips-for-fitting-vertical-links.189187/

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[BlkMach10510]

I did the upgrades in stages to see what the differences was on my car.

1. Rear IRS brace made the rear more stable at launches and high speed corners.
2. Front K-Member made my steering feel more responsive and feels planted at high speed corners.
3. Subframe alignment and support kit added even more stability at hard launches (stop the hop).
4. Vertical links added improvement to 1 and 3. I feel the rear being more stable during hard braking.

For the verical links which did you go with...Polyurethane or Delrin

 

[Snellemin]

For the verical links which did you go with...Polyurethane or Delrin

I went with the polyurethane version, since I don't drag race.

 

[Mustang_Lou]

There's gotta be a hit to NVH with the bushings replacement?

 

[NGOT8R]

I got started on mine today. I started out using a wire wheel, but that was making deep scratches in the existing powder coat, so I transitioned over to using a Scotch-Brite Extreme Scrub Pad and a putty knife to scrape off the loose powder coat. Once that was done, I wiped both pieces down with brake and parts cleaner.

I decide to spray them with black first, so that when I begin applying the gray, I can ensure that I get full coverage. The can says a second coat can be applied within 1 hour or after 48 hours, so I think I’ll let them hang dry for 2 days and then follow up with the gray.

They’re not going to be perfect, as you can see the areas where the powder coat was scraped off, as well as the scratches from the wire wheel. The main thing was to get a couple of protective coats on them while they’re off of the car and I think I’ll be able to accomplish that. Stay tuned for an update in the next couple of days.

 

[MAGS1]

I got started on mine today. I started out using a wire wheel, but that was making deep scratches in the existing powder coat, so I transitioned over to using a Scotch-Brite Extreme Scrub Pad and a putty knife to scrape off the loose powder coat. Once that was done, I wiped both pieces down with brake and parts cleaner.

I decide to spray them with black first, so that when I begin applying the gray, I can ensure that I get full coverage. The can says a second coat can be applied within 1 hour or after 48 hours, so I think I’ll let them hang dry for 2 days and then follow up with the gray.

They’re not going to be perfect, as you can see the areas where the powder coat was scraped off, as well as the scratches from the wire wheel. The main thing was to get a couple of protective coats on them while they’re off of the car and I think I’ll be able to accomplish that. Stay tuned for an update in the next couple of days.

Looks good. I did the one coat every hour. Mine baked in the summer sun in between coats. I’ll try to remember to take a look under the car and see how the paint is holding up. It’s been about 11 months since I put them on the car now, so they’ve been through the winter salt now ( plus all the rocks and stuff that get kicked up)

 

[NGOT8R]

Looks good. I did the one coat every hour. Mine baked in the summer sun in between coats. I’ll try to remember to take a look under the car and see how the paint is holding up. It’s been about 11 months since I put them on the car now, so they’ve been through the winter salt now ( plus all the rocks and stuff that get kicked up)

Yes, please! That would be great! I have one good coat of black on them and will probably end up putting one or two coats of gray on them. The gray is going to be lighter in color than the powder coat, but I’m hoping the black undercoat may help the darken up the gray a bit. I’m no painter, so I‘m not sure if that will or won’t work. I’ll know soon enough though.

 

[WD Pro]

There's gotta be a hit to NVH with the bushings replacement?

Are you referring to the vertical links ? If so, no, I didn’t notice any difference going from standard rubber to spherical

If it makes a difference, I’m a B&O on 5 (i.e. low), resonator delete, exhaust always in track (i.e. loudish), let it rev kind of guy

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[NGOT8R]

Does anyone know if it would help with paint curing to leave my garage at room temperature, which is 86* or would turning on the AC and keeping it cool (around 73*) for the next couple of days would be ideal?

 

[WD Pro]

I’ve always gone for dry heat where possible i.e. the oven, if it fits … lol

Of course the misses needs to be out, but you can’t hide the smell when she gets home …

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[Bman5150]

@NGOT8R - Humidity greatly extends most paint drying time. If the painted parts are going to be inside and not in the wind/sun, I’d go the 73 degrees route.

 

[NGOT8R]

I’ve always gone for dry heat where possible i.e. the oven, if it fits … lol

Of course the misses needs to be out, but you can’t hide the smell when she gets home …

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Lol, my wife just asked me if I was going to put them in the oven. I’ve baked many parts in the oven over the years. I would have, but they‘re too long and won’t fit.

 

[NGOT8R]

@NGOT8R - Humidity greatly extends most paint drying time. If the painted parts are going to be inside and not in the wind/sun, I’d go the 73 degrees route.

Copy that, thanks! AC is now on and we’ll let ‘em cure at 73*.

 

[NGOT8R]

appreciate the advice. What is an easier installation-new RLCA bushings or just replacing the OEM RLCAs with new ones that already have the better bushings?

also, do spherical bushings cause increased NVH? If so, are there other less aggressive RLCA bushings that do not cause a noticeable increase in NVH?

RLCA spherical bearing is a very nice upgrade. The old bushing and sleeve can sometimes be a PITA to remove. I broke a brand new 12 ton shop press trying to get mine out. I ended up having to enlist the help of my buddy, who had a much stronger press to get them out and press the new ones in. NVH is very minimal on my car which has a slew of hardcore suspension parts.

 

[NGOT8R]

My OCD is trying to kick in again. I’m debating whether to try this method on the mounting plate areas of the subframe braces to get rid of the obvious edges from where the powder coating was removed with the putty knife and/or wire wheel on one brace before I realized the wire wheel wasn’t such a good idea.

Anyways, I thought I’d share this in case someone wants to strip theirs the easy way prior to painting it. Let me know your thoughts before I make a decision. The last thing I want to do is make matters worse by doing this if it might negatively affect the surrounding powder coated areas.

I should also add that I am ready to finish up the car and begin driving it again after being down for a month, so more lengthy delays aren’t very appealing to me at this point.

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