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  1. USMC03GT

    Do you have a creeking/popping front end???

    I've seen so many threads on this lately, and being plagued by the same noise, I've looked into this a little more. What I've found in my case is the steering rack tubes that are pressed into the K member are causing the popping noise. Ford has issued a TSB for this which I'll post along with...
  2. USMC03GT

    When I turn my wheel, something creaks/squeeks

    If you look at the side of the K where the forward mount for the 'A' arm is, you can see the rest of the tube. It doesn't go through the back wall of the K, but gets pulled back into it by the bolt that runs through it. That is what I am thinking is rubbing causing the noise. It always goes...
  3. USMC03GT

    When I turn my wheel, something creaks/squeeks

    They stick out of the front of the K member about 2 inches. The rack bushings slide over them and this is what holds the rack to the frame. They are pressed into the front of the K and bottom against the back side where they bind against the back of the K. Forgive the crudeness of the...
  4. USMC03GT

    When I turn my wheel, something creaks/squeeks

    This thing drove me nuts trying to find out where the squeek was. Replaced the rack bushings and that helped a little while, but it came back. I lucked out one day and happened to be looking under the car when jacking it up and heard the squeeking and traced it to those damn tubes. I thought...
  5. USMC03GT

    When I turn my wheel, something creaks/squeeks

    Yes there is a tsb. No you don't have to change to poly bushings It's the tube the bushings go on, they rub against the back of the K member and cause the squeek. TSB 04-24-8 STEERING RACK NOISE Publication Date: November 22, 2004 FORD: 2002-2004 Mustang ISSUE: Some...
  6. USMC03GT

    Stage 1 cams, VT or Comp Cams

    Yeah? I take offense to that comment. Pieces of crap that have been haulin Marines' a$$es in and out of the stuff for almost 40 years? Naaah don't think crap can do that. :D j/k man. They've only gotten a bad rap the past few years cause they are going to the osprey. Oh yeah, if you...
  7. USMC03GT

    Go to the track? or get a dyno?

    Go to the track for now and save up some cash for the future. I'm sure that some shops around there will have a dyno day sometime this summer and cut a deal on 2 pulls or something like that. You can get the baseline then.
  8. USMC03GT

    Torque wrench question

    http://snapon.com If your willing to shell out the dough.
  9. USMC03GT

    Weld Pro-Stars and Mickey Thompson ET's

    I just got some 15x8 prostars and 275/50-16 BFG DR's. 5.5in backspace, no fitment issues. Hook great, got a 1.86 60 from 2.5k launch. Afraid to really take it over that due to stock axles, but a 31 splines and a truetrac should be on the way soon, so we'll see what the tires will do then.
  10. USMC03GT

    4.6 in the 12s?

    Hotmustang331's done it. I'm setting that as a goal.
  11. USMC03GT

    Center console rattling while driving

    For your info: TSB 04-5-3 • NOISE—CLIMATE CONTROL—RATTLE NOISE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS—DIFFICULT TO ADJUST FORD: 2001-2004 MUSTANG OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME ISSUE 040503A Replace Barrel Vent 0.3 Hr. Some 2001-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit (Includes Time To Replace climate...
  12. USMC03GT

    Densecharger pipes no more?

    http://www.demolet.com
  13. USMC03GT

    This doesnt look good.. Oil where it shouldnt be on engine? PIX

    From the looks of all the dirt and grit that has accumulated on the valve covers, the person changing the oil probably spilled oil over the valve covers when refilling after the change. This happens when they don't use a funnel. If I were you I'd find a different place to take your car or do...
  14. USMC03GT

    What to expect from 4.10 gears.

    NOPE I got em and I cruise at about 2600 ish at 70 mph. Not sure exactly, but I do know its not 3k.
  15. USMC03GT

    front end creeking

    Before spending money on new rack bushings, retorque the steering rack bolts and see if that helps. I've got the poly bushings and still have the creak, but it goes away when I retighten the rack bolts.
  16. USMC03GT

    Covered Switch in Coin Holder

    Try to use a dremel or something to cut out the coin slats and then mount the switch to the bottom of the now hollowed out coin holder. It won't be covered, but it will be recessed into the coin holder. BTW I was thinking this would work great with a push-on, push off type switch, not a toggle.
  17. USMC03GT

    squeaking coming from front end

    It's that damn tube that runs into the K member that the rack slides on to. It's just pressed thru the front of the K and rests against the back side where the bolt slides through. I believe this is rubbing and causing the creaking noise. When I move into my new house shortly and have time to...
  18. USMC03GT

    Header recommendation... W/ VT Stg 1 N/A Cams

    I've been debating this too as i will be doing the same thing as you in the future. VT 1's and fortifying the rearend for some slicks. I know that most everyone on here goes with BBK and I've looked at them, but I really like the design of the Kooks headers and 'X'. They have a modular cat...
  19. USMC03GT

    squeaking coming from front end

    Could be the steering rack too. Check the torque of the rack nuts and see if that helps.
  20. USMC03GT

    Crower Cams for 2v, 3v, & 4v....

    all the more reason that I will wait until VT has cams available
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