Improving The Ride-OEM Rally Springs/Eibach Sway Bars-Members List

[Mr. Toejam]

That would have been great. Two old guys yelling, “We are stuck under this Mach-e and we can’t get up!”

Even though Ford can be quite innovative, some of their suspension ideas have my eyes rolling. Fusing the mounts to the sway bar is way up there on the list. Yes, it speeds at manufacturing time on the line, but it completely defeats the functional purpose of this sway bar. I was amazed at how much better the Mach-e handled speed bumps and driveway entrances, especially at an angle, after switching to the Eibachs.

And then I thought back and realized that this is the fourth Ford product that I have changed the suspension. 1987 Mustang got new springs and shocks. 1997 Mustang GT got springs,Koni adjustable shocks, and sway bars. This included changing the mini shocks on the rear, quad shock set up. 2013 explore.Sport Trac got new shocks and sway bars. Every single one dramatically improved the performance and the ride of the vehicle.

I did not change the 2016 Mustang GT performance. I guess I was so happy with the rear independence suspension that I didn’t bother.

Not to derail this thread, but here is the link to the switch that I bought. 16 mm is the hole size and the switch size is 1 inch in diameter. This makes it really easy to activate. I had a much smaller switch in at first but I could not activate it. It’s supposed to be IP 66 rated so we’ll see how long it lasts.

https://a.co/d/0iKegZjE

(fixed link)

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[IgorKl]

That would have been great. Two old guys yelling, “We are stuck under this Mach-e and we can’t get up!”

Even though Ford can be quite innovative, some of their suspension ideas have my eyes rolling. Fusing the mounts to the sway bar is way up there on the list. Yes, it speeds at manufacturing time on the line, but it completely defeats the functional purpose of this sway bar. I was amazed at how much better the Mach-e handled speed bumps and driveway entrances, especially at an angle, after switching to the Eibachs.

And then I thought back and realized that this is the fourth Ford product that I have changed the suspension. 1987 Mustang got new springs and shocks. 1997 Mustang GT got springs,Koni adjustable shocks, and sway bars. This included changing the mini shocks on the rear, quad shock set up. 2013 explore.Sport Trac got new shocks and sway bars. Every single one dramatically improved the performance and the ride of the vehicle.

I did not change the 2016 Mustang GT performance. I guess I was so happy with the rear independence suspension that I didn’t bother.

Not to derail this thread, but here is the link to the switch that I bought. 16 mm is the hole size and the switch size is 1 inch in diameter. This makes it really easy to activate. I had a much smaller switch in at first but I could not activate it. It’s supposed to be IP 66 rated so we’ll see how long it lasts.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/buyagain/ref=ppx_yo2_mob_b_ts_rp_0_1?ie=UTF8&ats=eyJleHBsaWNpdENhbmRpZGF0ZXMiOiJCMEJCODVMVEhIIiwiY3VzdG9tZXJJZCI6IkEzMEtWVVVFVTI4VERFIn0=&pd_rd_w=I1MDn&content-id=amzn1.sym.178ebd2a-5f1d-4be9-aefa-7c48e646280c&pf_rd_p=178ebd2a-5f1d-4be9-aefa-7c48e646280c&pf_rd_r=N34PG37SN85KKVCHNC5M&pd_rd_wg=IxRAB&pd_rd_r=8edae4bf-ed59-4c63-b303-2c639bd45199

could you please share link to actual product? right now it opens order history.

 

[Mr. Toejam]

could you please share link to actual product? right now it opens order history.

Ha ha!!! Old man syndrome.

I sold my iPad (iPad 9 kept locking up on this site. Too many adverts was bogging the processor down.). and I am using my iPhone. Just that simple change has me all messed up. Here you go.

https://a.co/d/0iKegZjE

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

After a series of family health emergencies, I finally found time to open the boxes.

Sigh.

Ford parts online had Bommarito Ford send me springs for a super duty F250.

And, of course, I didn't catch it until I had already begun disassembly.

 

[markboris]

That would have been great. Two old guys yelling, “We are stuck under this Mach-e and we can’t get up!”

Even though Ford can be quite innovative, some of their suspension ideas have my eyes rolling. Fusing the mounts to the sway bar is way up there on the list. Yes, it speeds at manufacturing time on the line, but it completely defeats the functional purpose of this sway bar. I was amazed at how much better the Mach-e handled speed bumps and driveway entrances, especially at an angle, after switching to the Eibachs.

And then I thought back and realized that this is the fourth Ford product that I have changed the suspension. 1987 Mustang got new springs and shocks. 1997 Mustang GT got springs,Koni adjustable shocks, and sway bars. This included changing the mini shocks on the rear, quad shock set up. 2013 explore.Sport Trac got new shocks and sway bars. Every single one dramatically improved the performance and the ride of the vehicle.

I did not change the 2016 Mustang GT performance. I guess I was so happy with the rear independence suspension that I didn’t bother.

Not to derail this thread, but here is the link to the switch that I bought. 16 mm is the hole size and the switch size is 1 inch in diameter. This makes it really easy to activate. I had a much smaller switch in at first but I could not activate it. It’s supposed to be IP 66 rated so we’ll see how long it lasts.

https://a.co/d/0iKegZjE

(fixed link)

Hope you didn't mind me calling us "old guys" but I think it would be true us yelling at each other that we can't get up off the ground.

You aren't derailing this thread at all. I actually like it when threads go off subject a bit to break things up just as long as the main topic stays the major focus. I like this idea of the exterior physical liftgate switch and like I mentioned earlier, going to check this out when I get a bit more time.

 

[markboris]

After a series of family health emergencies, I finally found time to open the boxes.

Sigh.

Ford parts online had Bommarito Ford send me springs for a super duty F250.

And, of course, I didn't catch it until I had already begun disassembly.

Well, that's the pits. I assume you are still able to return the F-250 springs for the correct ones? Are the front ones the correct part?

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Well, that's the pits. I assume you are still able to return the F-250 springs for the correct ones? Are the front ones the correct part?

I haven’t tried yet. Will try to get in touch with them tomorrow. I had to put the car back together and run a bunch of errands. Haven’t had a chance to check the other part numbers.

 

[RMoore]

For those who have been waiting to pull the trigger, just got an email from Eibach that they are running a 15% off sale + free shipping.

 

[Mr. Toejam]

Hope you didn't mind me calling us "old guys" but I think it would be true us yelling at each other that we can't get up off the ground.

You aren't derailing this thread at all. I actually like it when threads go off subject a bit to break things up just as long as the main topic stays the major focus. I like this idea of the exterior physical liftgate switch and like I mentioned earlier, going to check this out when I get a bit more time.

Not at all. I’m the youngest sibling of 4 but the second to retire. I actually retired a few months after my oldest sibling (something to be proud of). But with all of my sports injuries and subsequent surgeries, i often feel like the oldest.

besides, I have been practicing my “cranky old guy“ tag lines. I’m getting betterat, “ GET OFF MY LAWN”, ” TURN DOWN YOUR MUSIC WHEN YOU’RE DRIVING” and ” SLOW DOWN. THEY’RE GONNA HURT SOMEONE.” Once I get these down while shaking my hand in the air and not carrying what anybody thinks, then I’ll upgrade my title to cranky old guy.

 

[markboris]

Hey Spence, ordered one of those switches and going to play around with it.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

The RK9Z-5560-B rear spring is on national backorder.
Does anyone know if that’s because there’s a new part number?
Maybe? LK9Z-5560-C?

 

[markboris]

The RK9Z-5560-B rear spring is on national backorder.
Does anyone know if that’s because there’s a new part number?
Maybe? LK9Z-5560-C?

Who told you they were on national backorder? I ordered two on Tuesday and they came in Friday from my local Ford dealer (Sonora Ford). They didn’t indicate to me they had issues getting them. I can ask them tomorrow if there are issues getting them if you want.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Who told you they were on national backorder? I ordered two on Tuesday and they came in Friday from my local Ford dealer (Sonora Ford). They didn’t indicate to me they had issues getting them. I can ask them tomorrow if there are issues getting them if you want.

Ford oem parts online

 

[markboris]

Ford oem parts online

I got a set from TascaParts two weeks ago where I normally get my parts but this last week got them from my local dealer because I needed another set within three days for a job I’m doing tomorrow. Maybe just for fun call your local dealer just to see if you are able to order them, not that you would buy them there.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I got a set from TascaParts two weeks ago where I normally get my parts but this last week got them from my local dealer because I needed another set within three days for a job I’m doing tomorrow. Maybe just for fun call your local dealer just to see if you are able to order them, not that you would buy them there.

Yeah, I checked Tasca yesterday too. And again today.

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