Cobalt SS Network
I just barely cut off the top as little as possible to still have full ID and to be able to remove the strut shaft assembly. As long as it doesn't prevent the strut from reaching the bottom I see no reason to remove more material. Leaving more material will help the tube strength around where the Koni nubs keep the strut tight and centered in the outer tube.
I just barely cut off the top as little as possible to still have full ID and to be able to remove the strut shaft assembly. As long as it doesn't prevent the strut from reaching the bottom I see no reason to remove more material. Leaving more material will help the tube strength around where the Koni nubs keep the strut tight and centered in the outer tube.
0 2018/01/23 05:39:22
Drilled a small hole to drain the fluid. The fluid in an aftermarket housing I tried to use smelled rank.
Drilled a small hole to drain the fluid. The fluid in an aftermarket housing I tried to use smelled rank.
0 2018/01/23 05:37:56
Here you can see the center punch marks for aligning the spring cup with the strut top. The thought is this will allow me to properly align this part during reassembly.
Here you can see the center punch marks for aligning the spring cup with the strut top. The thought is this will allow me to properly align this part during reassembly.
0 2018/01/23 05:36:08
I tried engraving the tops and the cups below them so I can get the same pairs back together after I wire brush and paint. The wire brush pretty much wiped off what was left behind by my junk engraver so I used center punch marks for identification.
I tried engraving the tops and the cups below them so I can get the same pairs back together after I wire brush and paint. The wire brush pretty much wiped off what was left behind by my junk engraver so I used center punch marks for identification.
0 2018/01/23 05:34:44
I first marked the springs because I want to get everything back together the way it was without confusion.
I first marked the springs because I want to get everything back together the way it was without confusion.
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0 2018/01/18 03:12:29
Also going to be installing adjustable Koni front inserts. Will be taking the YYZ springs off the FE5 TC Cobalt strut housings to the left and chopping up the FE1 struts on the right for the Koni inserts. The FE5 struts are not very old, maybe couple years, so I am not going to ruin them.
Also going to be installing adjustable Koni front inserts. Will be taking the YYZ springs off the FE5 TC Cobalt strut housings to the left and chopping up the FE1 struts on the right for the Koni inserts. The FE5 struts are not very old, maybe couple years, so I am not going to ruin them.
0 2018/01/17 05:13:54
Subframe is out with front suspension components removed and everything else getting ready to drop the transmission for Quiafe LSD install this evening.
Subframe is out with front suspension components removed and everything else getting ready to drop the transmission for Quiafe LSD install this evening.
0 2018/01/17 05:12:49
Subframe is dropped. May even pressure wash it this time as the weather is supposed to be warmer for a couple days.
Subframe is dropped. May even pressure wash it this time as the weather is supposed to be warmer for a couple days.
0 2018/01/17 04:56:18
T-stat peaking through the hoses
T-stat peaking through the hoses
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Picture of bypass actuator for reference
Picture of bypass actuator for reference
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0 2017/11/20 05:26:42
Bed liner application complete.
Bed liner application complete.
0 2017/11/20 05:26:22
Getting bed prepped for bed liner on 1995 F150
Getting bed prepped for bed liner on 1995 F150
0 2017/11/20 05:25:50
Took this picture to demonstrate difference between old yell incandescent bulbs and plug n play LED bulbs.
Took this picture to demonstrate difference between old yell incandescent bulbs and plug n play LED bulbs.
0 2017/11/20 05:23:17
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Freshly painted grill with new lights
Freshly painted grill with new lights
0 2017/11/20 05:22:37
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New headlights but still with old chipped up grill and old milky turn signal assemblies.
New headlights but still with old chipped up grill and old milky turn signal assemblies.
0 2017/11/20 05:21:04
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0 2017/11/09 13:49:25
Same assembly with 3" lowering spring AND 2" shorter FE5 end link
Same assembly with 3" lowering spring AND 2" shorter FE5 end link
0 2017/11/09 13:48:55
Same assembly with 3" lowering spring and 2" shorter FE5 end link
Same assembly with 3" lowering spring and 2" shorter FE5 end link
0 2017/11/09 13:48:19