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    Installing rack and pinion and lowering car question

    Do you mean they don't reccomend solid bushings, or they don't reccoemnd poly as well? I've been running center drilled ES poly bushings on my car for a few months with no problems so far.
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    Installing rack and pinion and lowering car question

    You might want to think about new shocks & struts if you don't have aftermarket ones on there already. OE or stock replacement stuff usually doesn't handle the increased spring rate of lowering springs very well. Definately install poly or solid rack bushings when you replace the rack...
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    Anyone ever cut a coil off of their springs?..Lowering springs.

    How much should I cut of my stock rear springs to lower it about 3/4" - 1" ? I cut 3/4 a coil off the fronts and it seems to have lowered about 1.5-2" reusing the stock rubber isolators. In retrospect I think I should have cut a little less off, I didn't expect it to drop that much.
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    Please recommend a good balancer

    I like my Professional Products balancer, but it's for a regular imbalance engine. Dunno if they make one for a zero balance motor, but they're good for the price.
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    Where to get door hinge pins replaced?

    Thought I'd update this... I tried replacing the hinge pins myself but I couldn't get them out... they seemed to be fully welded to the hinges and I couldn't get the lower pin to budge. I ended up having them replaced over at Dick Hannah Collision Center in Vancouver and they did a great job...
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    New wheel bearings when doing front rotors?

    A couple questions... - do new front rotors usually come with bearing races? -can I remove my the races from my old rotors and install them in the new ones, or are they a one-time fit part?
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    New wheel bearings when doing front rotors?

    I'm replacing my front brake rotors in a couple days and am wondering if it's reccomended to replace the front wheel bearings at the same time. If so, what's a decent brand to purchase (TRW?), and what's the ideal method for packing them with grease? I cleaned and repacked the bearings the...
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    SN95 Rack & Pinion Swap, anyone done it?

    I'm going to be replacing my worn out steering rack with one from an '02-04 GT, and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the install. I already bought the Maximum Motorsports solid steering shaft to connect an SN95 rack to my Fox steering collum. The main thing I'm unclear on is wether...
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    Catted X-pipe or Catted H-pipe?

    I want to put cats back on my GT. Right now I've got a Mac off road H and Mac FlowPath exhaust with stock headers. I like the sound, but it's a little loud for my taste these days. I want to tone it down a little bit, but not too much. The main thing I don't like is that the sound gets really...
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    OEM windshield vs. company-specific windshield

    I put a PPG windsheild in my old Acura and it seemed to be really nice quality. I hadn't even realized how beat up the old one was until I got the new one put in. I sold the car shortly after though, so no idea how durable they are.
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    Resetting ECU? And where to use Dielectric Grease?

    I had bookmarked a couple good articles about doing a complete tune up on a 5.0L, but I seemed to have lost them. Anyone know the links? What I'm trying to find out is the correct procedure to reset the ECU. I just put in a new EGR, EGR sensor and speed sensor so I figure it can't hurt to let...
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    What are the best budget shocks and struts for a 88 LX?

    How much better than the Tokico HP's are the Bilsteins? Is it just the ride quality that's better, or handling as well?
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    Which parts store brands to avoid for brakes, steering, sensors?

    I need a bunch of small maintenance parts for my car and I'm wondering what brands to look for & which ones to avoid if I can't get ahold of Ford/Motorcraft parts. Here's what I need... rear brake wheel cylinders and a drum hardware kit (Raymold, PG Plus, or ???) outer tie rod ends (Mc...
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    Tokico HP vs. Illumina vs. Bilstein

    Will there be any handling difference between these struts/shocks? I know the Bilsteins are known for the best ride, but is there any other major benefit? I'm still on the original struts & shocks, which are blown, so I figure anything will ride a thousand times better than what I have right...
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    Where to get door hinge pins replaced?

    Thanks guys, I might give it a second go when I get some free time in a couple weeks... I'll have to get ahold of a floor jack though, all I have is a bottle jack. Can I buy the roller anywhere locally? I definately need one since my door doesn't stay open on it's own anymore. I haven't seen...
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    Where to get door hinge pins replaced?

    My driver door hinge pins are badly in need of replacement and it appears the lower pin is going to fight me coming out. I think it's rusted or bonded to the bottom part of the hinge and I don't have the time or proper tools to deal with it. Can anyone reccomend a shop that will replace my...
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    Starter Question

    My car was doing this too, but seems to have stopped now. I'd like to know as well if anyone knows the cause of this.
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    Harmonic Balancer and Water Pump 90 5.0

    That's a great price on the water pump- I'm running the same one and I paid $49.99 for mine from Jegs. It seems to be identical to a stock 5.0 water pump, so unless you feel the need for something fancy, I say go for it. The OEM pumps usually last a pretty long time, and most seem to agree that...
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    Anyone got a spare radiator fan they don't need?

    Anyone got a spare 5.0L clutch fan, or maybe even an electric fan laying around that they'd be willing to give away or sell really cheap? Somehow my fan shroud came unbolted today while I was driving around, and by the time I noticed it, the fan blades had been rubbing against the shroud long...
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    Got Pulled over... funny

    I got pulled over the other night for 44 in a 25 (honestly thought it was a 35 zone)... first off I couldn't even roll down the window since I had my door panel off. Then the cop asks is if I'll turn the exhaust off since it's loud. Then I didn't have my damn insurance papers on me. I thought I...
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