1968 Mustang front suspension install. "Jade" part 9

I have new upper and lower control arms, and reconditioned strut rods and springs. Just a simple installation video.

[@brianb8401]

just started watching all your vids, enjoy them alot, im just starting my 5th project, a 69 ford fairlane, just thought i word throw out there that the lower front coil spring mount on that particular era of ford is commonly known as the "spring perch"just thought that may be useful in case any of your viewers are looking for parts, keep up the great vids

[@tectalabyss]

Looks great Jo Daddy's. Looking forward to more on this series and any others you have planed. All the best. Bobby

[@Nunyafknbizness]

I can always watch your vids and calm down... thank you , Bobby...

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Nunya fknbizness You're welcome. Glad they help.

[@jerryrivera9090]

great work!..my dad had some work done on his 1969 ford fairlane 500 and whoever did it installed the 2 inner bolts that hold the lower control arm in different directions...lol

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

Oh no........I don't see the "Shelby Drop". Makes a work of difference in handling the corners. Great video.

[@Palacios29]

Nice job , keep it up , rnx

[@mercz1967Roblox]

I’m trying to buy this same kit you got .. any link

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I bought these pieces from Mustangs unlimited. Not sure if there is any difference from other suppliers.

[@mercz1967Roblox]

@@JoDaddysGarage thank you. I’m trying to get my 67 cougar on the road and I really appreciate your entire jade series

[@jonleone777]

What air base are you near

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Air base? I'm close to Atlanta airport.

[@waynegoff764]

Not cotter pins, they're split pins. Cotter pins are solid, tapered, and flat on one side

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Wayne Goff en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotter_pin

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Wayne Goff If you say so. www.dictionary.com/browse/cotter-pin

[@waynegoff764]

+Jo Daddy's Garage Must be an American thing. Where I'm from a "cotter pin" is used to keep your bike pedal crank on the shaft. A "split pin" is used on castle nuts.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Wayne Goff I'm sure it started out that way, but many terms have been "Americanized" ...

[@Tweekend27]

This is how a 'How To' video ought to be... taking time to explain parts, where they go and how they fit, explaining the process involved, and all done slowly without skipping necessary points! A must-watch for all novices tackling this job. I'm working on my '67 fastback front suspension at the moment. Just had it media blasted so the whole thing is stripped and cream coloured, making it easy to see when test-fitting parts and working on. I'll be going with these Scott Drake components also. Thanks for the great vid! Looking forward to watching more in your series.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Tweekend27 You're welcome, and thank you for the comment.

[@budycelyn]

i had the same weights bench, its now a welding cart

[@save16thave]

I just completed this same job on a 66 Comet. I used Moog parts from Autokrafters. Be careful cutting the coils, it's very easy to cut too much.

[@davelowell3008]

Jo, guys like you are appreciated by guys like me more than you know. Your efforts have saved me a ton of aggravation. Thank you sir.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Dave Lowell You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[@sunsetmal]

Terrific video - great job simplifying things and providing your insights. Thanks!

[@cecil6711]

Excellent video on the suspension. :-)

[@arcorob]

So I have to ask..I am probably going to change upper and lower control arms and on the lower, you have to remove the strut rod bolts...does that affect alignment (which is why you measured)? I ask because I watch a grab a trak video on it and he made it seem like you unbolt and slap it back together...I think some of these sales videos leave out details...Yes? So here is a thought since your position moved due to the fatter newer bushing. What IF, with the old lower control arm you marked a center spot on the front tip, used a plumb bob to the ground. That's your dead centerline yes? Now with the new one, mark its centerline and when that lines up with you mark on the ground, you would be adjusted ? Yes?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Any changes will require an alignment regardless. I probably provide more details than most people. I took the measurements so that I would be close to the previous alignment. That way I can drive it to a shop for a final alignment without causing more problems. Your idea may work, but I can't say for sure.

[@arcorob]

Thought about this some more...so if one does not actually REMOVE the strut rods but simply unbolts from the lower control arm, there should not be a change unless the bolts for the low control arm had play, yes?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I would agree with that. Yes.

[@bounleuthmingmuang9313]

Very smartest man for the way how to work on old cars

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Great video. So did you install shocks once wheels and tires on and car back on the ground? Same with sway bar? Thanks!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Yes.

[@timothycoone8388]

Great video im doing a 69 myself also really like that harbor freight paint

[@FE428Power]

do we have a long term review on this paint?

[@robertzammit6979]

thanks for the video, very helpful

[@douglasrhine4640]

Spring perch

[@yongcheon9606]

Looks great... I can not wait when you finish it... It's gonna be nice...

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Yong Cheon Thanks, me too.

[@treasures4409]

I did this but , when i put the spindle in the the upper it has a tilt to it inward, spindle is marked 60 108...When we got the car i could see the tire on top was tilted in (both sides) thats why I replaced the upper and lower and shocks hoping to correct this, but it did not can you tell me what I may have done wrong??? Maybe something was changed before I bought the car, IDK.....HELP PLZ

[@JoDaddysGarage]

First question. Is the engine and transmission in the car? These cars seat awkwardly as you describe with no weight on them.

[@treasures4409]

@@JoDaddysGarage yes engine n trans r in the car

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Do you have the right springs?

[@treasures4409]

@@JoDaddysGarage they were already there so not sure

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Is it a v8 car?

[@skylinrr34]

where did you get youre parts ?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

The suspension parts came from Mustangs Unlimited. The brake kit is CSRP.

[@callofgeorge]

always a pleasure to watch your videos. very informative and well made. keep them coming.