How To Install the Best Fox Body Front Suspension
This video shows how to install front coil overs, tubular lower control arms, and adjustable upper strut plates on a Fox Body. Combined with a tubular K member, this is a great combination for a front suspension on these cars. Link to full version of this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2035-how-to-install-the-best-fox-body-front-suspension-full-version-exclusive-video Check out this article for a full overview of this fox body suspension: http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/1501-how-to-install-the-ultimate-fox-body-suspension-turn-and-burn/ Maximum Motorsports: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Default.aspx **Control arms can be purchased with different offsets. My control arms are 1.5" forward offset with my tubular K member. Control Arms: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Forward-offset-Front-Control-Arms-1979-93-Mustang-P391.aspx Coil Over Conversion Kit: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Mustang-Coil-Over-Kit-Front-KoniTokicoStrange-Struts-1979-04-P280.aspx Coil Over Installation Instructions: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/assets/install/pdf/front_susp/MMCO-2r1.pdf Tokico Struts: https://lmr.com/item/TOK-BB3026/87-93-Mustang-Tokico-Illumina-Front-Strut Camber Caster Plates: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Mustang-Caster-Camber-Plates-1979-1989-P252.aspx Camber Caster Plate Installation Instructions: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/assets/install/pdf/front_susp/MMCC7989r6.pdf My Tires: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-6273 My Wheels: http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/17x8-steel-wheels-for-car_1580486612.html My Wheel Spacers: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all44216 My 5 Lug Conversion Kit: https://lmr.com/item/SVE-2300DK-B/1993-Mustang-Black-SVE-5-Lug-Conversion-Kit-31-Spline Long Studs: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-100-7716 QuickTrick Alignment: https://www.quicktrickalignment.com Prothane Grease: http://www.jegs.com/i/Prothane/311/19-1751/10002/-1 Special thanks to Jack Hindley and Kolton Sinclaire for all their help. Previous video in the #FairmontProject series: https://youtu.be/_eKP2WkIoyc The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog Camera: Brian Kast Eric Cook Thanks for watching! Discussion about this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/68497-how-to-install-the-best-fox-body-front-suspension Related Videos How To Install a K Member (Fox Body): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezbTvonGpi8&t=794s How To Square a K Member: https://youtu.be/CfFCkr4f4hw Rear Control Arm Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cexlY__Cf-I How To Install a Maximum Motorsports Torque Arm For Better Traction!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8E4XV4cUWc How To Install a Panhard Bar: https://youtu.be/u01BmTY8iBg Rear Stabilizer Bar Installation Ford Fox Body: https://youtu.be/PSBBI6feenM Fairmont Tires and Wheels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buD3hrUfxJk&t=28s How To Remove Broken Fasteners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-VD1yx61bA How To Install a Manual Steering Rack Fox Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g8rngtEbMw Installing Front Coil Springs Fox Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC3qR0LEUno&t=1233s Removing the old engine from the Mustang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wINaHUrX7o&t=905s **Answers to your automotive questions found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.