Remove Your Front Suspension - The Right Way!

Remove Your Front Suspension - The Right Way! - 1966 Mustang

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4 ай бұрын

Today at Alf's Mustang Garage we continue on our 6 cylinder to v8 conversion. Today's we video we demonstrate how to remove the upper control arm, lower control arm, coil spring, brakes, and spindle.
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@hughphillips67Mustang 4 ай бұрын

You always do such a great job explaining things so the average home garage mechanic can relate and understand. Thanks, and great video!!!

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! I really appreciate your support!

@user-yn5kb7ep2l 28 күн бұрын

Alf you were so right about the coil spring compressor. I got mine and use it, AMAZINGING easy.

@AlfsMustangGarage 28 күн бұрын

Awesome! Doesn't get any easier than that!

@alwayslearning8365 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. That spring compressor looks a lot safer than some others I have used. 👍👍👍

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

It is indeed! By far the safest most effective tool for this job.

@jeffunderdahl8605 4 ай бұрын

Great videos. Nice to see somebody doing this right. As you said at the beginning, most of these V8 conversions are only ‘half completed’ yet are being driven the road. Looking forward to the next one!

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Ya it's weird but you see a lot of questionable things when you work on these cars a lot 🤣

@joeswim-tt7uh 4 ай бұрын

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

👍

@AndyKruseChannel 4 ай бұрын

I've seen those compressors before, but not being used. They are simpler than I thought they were, and I like simple tools. :)

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Dude! These things are awesome. Safe, easy, plus if you're putting in a freshly painted spring, you'll save the paint job 😉

@robertclymer6948 4 ай бұрын

Hi Alex! Yep, It must be spring, and time for us weekend Mustang warriors to get dirty!! Thanks for a very detailed video/tutorial as usual. This is really going to help me a lot when I change my control arms etc. Sending Love and blessings to you and yours. Cheers from Motown/Dearborn.

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Yes it is! Thanks for your continued support! I really appreciate it!

@RedDogRER 4 ай бұрын

Bought that spring compressor from NPD, I’m pretty sure on your recommendation in another video, so I could redo the shocks & upper control arms in my 6-cylinder. It is truly the only way to go!

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@joeswim-tt7uh 4 ай бұрын

When you do reinstall it would be nice if you show piece by piece how it goes! Im about 99 % I can do my own, but I want to see it stewp by step to be sure. This will save me 2200 in labor if I get it done by a local guy!

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9qCfrp6ysWafJs.html I have already filmed the install of the front end but it won't come out for a while. For now I have this video that I did on a 67 cougar. The process will be very much the same. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9qCfrp6ysWafJs.html

@robertclymer6948 4 ай бұрын

You got this Joe! There old cars are fun and challenging at the same time. Alex has saved me $$$ and frustration when I get stuck. He is a God send.

@joeswim-tt7uh 4 ай бұрын

Amen to that! @@robertclymer6948

@elbertpearsall1936 4 ай бұрын

In the process of doing the same my eng is 351w.

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Oh awesome!

@Dennis1H 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us, can't wait for the next video. Question; besides originality and less brake power, what is the downside to not changing the suspension while doing a V8 swap?

@AlfsMustangGarage 4 ай бұрын

Well most of these cars we tear into have completely worn suspension bushings so that would be the number one downside is just using old worn out stuff. I think technically the control arms are the same for 6 and 8 cylinders. They just used different spindles, coil springs and steering. So ultimately getting the right spring rate in there, making sure all the components are fresh and correct is huge.

@willememmer5791 3 ай бұрын

Great video, with clear demonstration of how to remove the front suspension. You mentioned doing a Shelby drop in the rebuild. Will that lower the front, if so how much? And can you lower further by cutting the coil spring? Thanks

@AlfsMustangGarage 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. The "Shelby drop" is lowering the front control arm down an inch from where it mounts. It doesn't drop the ride height of the front end but rather changes the center of gravity so the car will handle better. There is much more to it than that but if googled this topic, you'll find loads of information about it.

@user-iu2xv8or6d 5 күн бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage the Shelby drop lowers the top control arm where the control arm connects to the shock tower, there are two ways of doing this I prefer the one that does NOT require drilling in to the shock tower. Please Note: If you want to lower the front use a Drop spinal kit