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Converting crossmember from 1 bolt to 2
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Thanks. The more I think about it, if you had a wrenching buddy that you can feed beers to, the job would not be nearly as difficult. I like the idea of the Torsen, I would rather have a posi than let the computer apply the brake to get traction on the other wheel. If you are considering that I would wait as well. Probably a couple hours of work to get the driveshaft and halfshafts out. It would be 2 minutes with everything out.
It’s certainly a heck of a task, but I feel confident enough that I can do it. I’ve swapped the motor myself in my Eco 150 and also pulled, rebuilt and re-installed the trans myself. Basically I’ve removed almost the entire drivetrain at one point or another, lol.
I’m gonna see how things around this cluster play out with Ford and make a decision one way or the other next summer.
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I’m gonna see how things around this cluster play out with Ford and make a decision one way or the other next summer.
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In the past I've wrenched on everything from motorcycles to class 8 big rigs. So tackling the rear subframe would be a walk in the park for me if I had a lift. Thinking about it, probably the most efficient way to change it out would be, drop the exhaust, drop the center carrier bearing on the driveshaft, but leave the driveshaft connected on both ends, pull the calipers and hang out of the way, remove rear shocks, disconnect LCA's, unbolt center housing, lower whole assembly to clear subframe, unbolt and remove subframe, slide new subframe into place and reassemble.
Just found this post last night, great writeup, lots of details. And definitely makes sure i won't be attempting to do this myself haha 
I'm a tinkerer yes, but doing this on my own daily driver.. Noooo thanks!
Kudos to you!
Would you perhaps have a picture of the Ford label with partnumber of the crossmember?
I've been looking into finding one in Europe. Prices for a crossmember from a wrecked car have gone up to 3500 euro :S
I'm a tinkerer yes, but doing this on my own daily driver.. Noooo thanks!Kudos to you!
Would you perhaps have a picture of the Ford label with partnumber of the crossmember?
I've been looking into finding one in Europe. Prices for a crossmember from a wrecked car have gone up to 3500 euro :S
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Just found this post last night, great writeup, lots of details. And definitely makes sure i won't be attempting to do this myself haha I'm a tinkerer yes, but doing this on my own daily driver.. Noooo thanks!
Kudos to you!
Would you perhaps have a picture of the Ford label with partnumber of the crossmember?
I've been looking into finding one in Europe. Prices for a crossmember from a wrecked car have gone up to 3500 euro :S
I'm a tinkerer yes, but doing this on my own daily driver.. Noooo thanks!Kudos to you!
Would you perhaps have a picture of the Ford label with partnumber of the crossmember?
I've been looking into finding one in Europe. Prices for a crossmember from a wrecked car have gone up to 3500 euro :S
On a golf trip but will check in a few days.
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WOW! My compliments to U sir for your mechanicing ability.. I have a mechanic-friend who could do this but for breathing difficulties due to a bad case of Covid.. He and I will be replacing springs and installing big brakes and, later, the MagnaFlow cat-back exhaust system.
My additional diff support will have to be aftermarket.
My additional diff support will have to be aftermarket.
This is what folks have listed as being the correct subframe:
https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-cross-member-assembly-mb5z5035g
Part number MB5Z-5035-G
Hopefully when @Cruising68 gets back from the links, they can confirm that this is the part number they ordered.
https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-cross-member-assembly-mb5z5035g
Part number MB5Z-5035-G
Hopefully when @Cruising68 gets back from the links, they can confirm that this is the part number they ordered.
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I’ve had the IRS assembly out of my ‘03 Cobra a couple times - similar process. One tip for anyone is to remove the half-shafts & knuckles before you drop the subframe. Saves a lot of weight and takes away the lever arm(s) that makes it way more awkward to handle as it’s being lowered, and raised back up.
