I know this video is already old, but for anyone who is following this to build your own kit: there is a solution to the tie-rod end problem that does not require a bump steer kit: the 94-95 Mustang spindles are also 5 lug, but the cast "arm" on the spindle that connects to the tie-rod ends has a "dogleg" curve in it so the ends sit about 1.5" higher. Mr. Jaw used '96 spindles, which do not have the dogleg and therefore sit about 1.5" too low; which is why the angle is too severe on the tie rod end. But, Mr. Jaw, if you read this: nice job on the build! I like the fact that you DO try to keep the build lo-budget and really use the donor parts.
@@jawindustries Oh, hey - I didn't expect you to still be updating these posts. I only just started watching your videos, but now I see you just finished installing the engine: congrats! And, yes, you can fix that tie rod alignment problem by switching your ’96 spindles to 94-95 spindles. Just run over to the LKQ in Riverside and grab a pair - V6 and V8 spindles are the same. Also, in '99 Ford changed their calipers to a dual-piston design (by PBR) that will bolt onto the earlier calipers with minor “clearancing.” That’s a great budget upgrade, but you might need to change your master cylinder. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos!
This is great stuff!!. My complete kit is six weeks away (and coming to the UK, the steering wheel will be on the other side)...You are going hardcore with the base kit, but I know your videos will be a lifesaver
Another great video. I’m pretty much at the same point in my build. Mine is a complete non donor kit. So a bit different then yours but your videos are still very helpful. Thank you.
If you would of just bought the FFR spindles and lower controls arms you would of avoided all of that. If you would researched on the forum before you bought you would have know that. You don’t have to buy the complete kit to get all the better geometry from FFR spindles.
@@jawindustries I built a base kit also. But using components that is well known to have better solutions. Does no one justice unless you are pointing out this out. I understand building it the least expensive way. You are are making this video series, I just think a lot more research could have been done. That is what I tell anyone wanting to build.
Part of the goal of going this route is to come up with my own solutions to problems, not necessarily to use the solutions to problems figured out by other people.
Pretty much what I’m going to try. But I have to drill them out a little larger, which I would have to do anyway to install a bolt through bump steer kit.
