MUSTANG II SUSPENSION INSTALL | Getting back to business...kinda. #3

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[@usmcplu]

Dream car is a Lotus Exige S260, or the new Lotus Emira with the Supercharged Camry V6. I'd be happy to get my old Lotus Elise back though. No need to put my entry in, because I already bought a headlamp. They're actually way more awesome than expected.

[@rookie__pilot]

Great choice! And hell yea, theyre really good headlamps!

[@bobuncle8704]

No apologies needed. That’s life man. If we never made mistakes, we’d never been trying.

[@rookie__pilot]

Right!

[@ZackaryMac]

With snap ring pliers, use the biggest ones that will fit in the snap ring holes. As you found out, there is a lot of pressure on snap rings, amd the bigger or thicker they are, the more pressure to open/close them (depends whether the snap ring is internal or external. Yours were external), therefore a stronger tool is required (bigger pins in this case).

[@brianbrown543]

Don't stress about the mistakes. It happens to us all. A short word of advise: If you plan on being a mechanic for a living you should invest in good tools. Also, ring plyer pins should fit snuggly in the holes. If it's real loose you've got the wrong size. My favorite ride would be a '63 Corvette Stingray.

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks for the tips!

[@morrigansraven61]

Well you just showed us that restoring or maintaining any car is all about the little things, you do a great job on your channel!! I love so many different cars but my dream has always been a 911 Porsche

[@NikMitchell]

Dream car? For me, it's that sweet FD RX-7. Perfect lines during peak JDM styling. As for the video, the realness is so appreciated - my shop days never go to plan, so it's honestly nice to see even the KZbin pros (hehe) having a time of it as well. Thanks for sharing your project with all of us!

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks for your feedback! I like to show the thought process through the mistakes !

[@TomEckstrand]

As someone who owned an FD RX-7, I heartily agree. I still miss that little beast, so much fun.

[@NikMitchell]

@@TomEckstrand I have to know, then: What made you get rid of it? I've only seen a handful in my lifetime in person, and doubt I will ever own one, but I sure do love those lines and that rotary sound.

[@Rosskoflex]

My dad and i are doing this right now to a 69 fastback. Didn't know we needed to do all this work when we bought the kit. Your video helps a ton. Thanks for making the mistakes and uploading them so we can learn from them.

[@rookie__pilot]

Love this comment! Glad the videos help!

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Your suspension is looking very nice! Hang in there, you’re always going to have bumps in the road but I’m sure you’ll get everything sorted out. My dream car is sitting in my garage waiting for it’s restoration, it’s a 69 GTO, matador red with a white vinyl top, 400 4 speed.

[@thijsrooijakkers2153]

Absolute dream car for me is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air coupe. Would leave it as stock as possible on the outside and interior, but underneath upgrade it to as best as possible. An headlamp like the one your using, would be a great help.

[@mattv.7402]

Oh man, this feels like every time I work on my car. 9 different things have to go wrong somehow. Glad to see you keep pushing through and keeping a positive attitude. And hey, if those steelies are just for mock-up anyway, could you just hit the center bores with a die grinder to open them up?

[@rookie__pilot]

You are absolutely right!! In my head i was like “how can i do this with the angle grinder” but i didnt even think of the die grinder. Will be trying that!

[@mortimersnerd9991]

That wasn’t a torsion bar that you removed. It was a strut brace. Torsion bars are another approach to springs. A strut brace keeps the suspension from flexing or perhaps getting knocked off on a big pothole. Minimally hard bumps are more likely to knock it out of alignment.

[@rookie__pilot]

You are right! Had my terms wrong

[@RealCujo]

Man those pliers were a pain. Sometimes getting tools from the bad truck is worth it. My dream car is an early 90s Porsche turbo. Served in Germany and always loved seeing them roll by while I puttered in my American ford zx2

[@rookie__pilot]

“Bad truck” lol! Thank you for your service, and great dream car choice 👍🏻

[@David-rx5eo]

My Dream Car is a 57 Chevy Belair 4 door sedan preferably a restomod version. I have already had an original when I was in high school/college, so if I had another I would want it modernized.

[@micahrichey5335]

Man this is how every car repair goes. Put it together then take it apart. 14 trips to the store to get tools, grease, another tool. 😅

[@rookie__pilot]

Exactly! 🥴

[@robertlugo3388]

Dream car? 1953 Glasspar G2 Mameco. Ford and Jeep uses a smaller center than the rest of the hubs with that bolt pattern. Dodge and many trailer hubs use the larger center. It's been an issue for me several times.

[@rookie__pilot]

Well im not the only one 😂

[@01saintgps]

shit happens, that's how we learn...I appreciate that you are not afraid to put this video out!

[@rookie__pilot]

I like to put my mistakes and mishaps! Were all human after all✌🏼

[@bobengle2734]

63' Corvette... In my experiences, I never say the words "EASY" or "SIMPLE"... If I use those words on a job, it always bites me in the ass. Instead, I say, "It shouldn't be to difficult. "

[@rookie__pilot]

You are 100% correct!

[@seanlunsford8666]

I appreciate you leaving in the challenges you face during work. At least we know your stuff is real. Maybe a real pain… but real nonetheless. 😆 Thanks for another awesome video, Angel! My dream car is a ‘77 Toyota Celica. Not the sexiest car, but one that has a special place in my heart. My first car was an ‘80 Celica, so for me it’s a nostalgia thing.

[@rookie__pilot]

Haha real pain is right! I appreciate the feeback, the celicas have grown on me since working with Sarah. Great cars!

[@thekatmann9730]

Working through some adversity... you'll get there, RP!! Our boy here needs some more sponsors!! Oh, and my dream car is a 2012 Porsche Cayman R - with a 6 Speed manual - either Orange or Green in color.. maybe someday!!

[@ZackaryMac]

Dream car? Toyota 2000GT. But since that is almost impossible, another 280Z Datsun like I used to have, but foolishly sold in my youth.

[@nathanaslin9719]

Gosh I love this. Your doing great family has a ‘66 stang currently getting v8 conversion

[@markfrazier2575]

That bearing grease packer is a game changer!

[@rookie__pilot]

It is!!!

[@johngidman4574]

Learning experience. You have a long way to go in life. It's okay, roll with it!😊

[@roberteast4160]

Why want the tire fit? Bolt pattern different? I have 2 , 1967 mustang coupes. I know some of the newer stuff will not fit the older cars. I am very lucky, I have a few cars,in my garage. 1969 Camaro,1955 Chevy Bel Air,1940 Pontiac coupe,plus my dad 1970 Ford f100. Blessed to have all because of the knowledge to stay away from drugs and alcohol.

[@rookie__pilot]

Hey Robert, it doesnt fit because the center bore hole is too small on the tire, so it wont slip on the center “stub” on the explorer diff. The bolt pattern is the same but still wont slip on

[@chrismathews663]

If I had to pick a dream car to restore (and I may be crazy) it would be a 67 or 68 Caddy Fleetwood 60 Special

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome, but that happens to me , things not fitting or the wrong parts or taking to long on one thing ☹️lol but that's life 👍🏽👍🏽

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

I knew working with Sarah would rub off on you sooner or later.. “putting extra lubrication on the shaft” 😂

[@rookie__pilot]

;)

[@TomEckstrand]

@NikMitchell I live in Canada and the previous owner must have driven it in winter as it completely rusted out on me. It that hadn't happened I'd still be driving it today.

[@toobusy63]

🙌💯 It's all good bro. I wouldn't paint the suspensions. Chromed out looks good 👍

[@TxStang]

My dream car is a white 1963 Corvette with white leather interior !

[@E3891526]

Great work and glad to see we are back on one of your own cars. Keep it up. 👍

[@rookie__pilot]

You and me both, thank you!

[@robertlugo3388]

Angel, I have a set of old Cragers you can have that will fit. 14". In Phoenix

[@rookie__pilot]

Hell yea! I messaged you on patreon!

[@crashdad6913]

My dream car would be a 1972 Gran Torino wagon converted to 2 door with a 429 cobra jet

[@garyworokevich2524]

1976 Triumph TR6 in British racing green.

[@rookie__pilot]

Great choice!

[@ndenise3460]

Prob wouldn't have removed the torsion bar braces, they look like they would have added quite a bit of resistance to wracking of the front end.

[@mrvango3648]

Having to do things over, parts that don' t fit right, and having to stop and run to the parts store wasting an hour or more when I should be working on the project for some little $5.00 thing? All part of the hobby. I wish I had a dollar for every day like that.

[@rookie__pilot]

Haha yes!

[@Vonericsonz]

Dream Car, 67 Chevy C-10 Longbed restored

[@rookie__pilot]

Oh yeaa 😎

[@garyl5128]

It's nothing more than a silly and easy mistake (one you won't make again). At least you didn't weld stuff on backwards which would have been a much bigger mistake!

[@rookie__pilot]

When you put it that way, youre right 👍🏻

[@garyl5128]

@@rookie__pilot Exactly. If that's what you call a mistake I really wouldn't worry about it. I'm pretty sure we've all done much worse. Besides, they were just temporary wheels - if you'd spent hundreds or thousands on wheels that didn't fit because of that or because the brake disk and calipers were too large, then that's a mistake lol. We all make mistakes, and I expect you will too (real ones, not what you did which is nothing). It's only the internet trolls that make something of it, and they're really not worth listening to. Good luck with the rest of the build, I'm looking forward to it. :)

[@Boostin1503]

66 GT350 on EFI with ITBs

[@rookie__pilot]

Thats a fun choice👍🏻

[@douglasfinney3993]

rotate the backs to the front and put the spars on the back

[@1944chevytruck]

OH NO!

[@rookie__pilot]

😣

[@markp5506]

1966 Pontiac GTO hardtop

[@vgnope]

Wondering if this setup will work on a 69falcon sports coupe

[@philthy8150]

Thanks for showing the mistakes that goes along way with all the fake channels out there

[@juccfbaby]

@rookie pilot have you figured out a front sway bar that works with that mustang ii kit?

[@keithrobertson8039]

My dream car is a 68 shelby gt 500 kr in Brittany blue

[@mikewatson4967]

We do it right cause we do it twice!😜

[@rookie__pilot]

Haha! Im keeping that one 😂

[@dez7726]

with any luck, in a few weeks a '94 rx7 fd

[@rookie__pilot]

Hell yeah! Keep us updated 👍🏻

[@kirktruman6707]

Hey the suspension looks good. What colour are you going to paint it?.😅 My dream car is a 2019 Cadillac CTS V Pearl White 4 door with black leather seats with white piping and white stitching

[@rookie__pilot]

Im not sure about the color just yet, i kinda like the raw look of it

[@Axelsanx]

71 Grabber

[@garyworokevich2524]

Perseverance 👍

[@rookie__pilot]

Indeed 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AGBULLIT]

Wow, I always heard the Mustang II suspension was good. I did not realize how good until now.

[@ricanderson5717]

Inconvenient, time wise, but Icon tools should hav3 a lifetime warranty if purchased directly from Harbor Freight.

[@rookie__pilot]

I ended up griding the tips down and it worked much better, im sure if i exchange them itll happen again lol

[@tonymonks2585]

Any C2 Vette

[@asarand]

Already subscribed, always like the video before I even watch it, we all have our bad days, just shrug it off and move on. I do have to say that I don't like the way the upper and lower control arms are looking. I don't know why but they just don't look right. It might just be me not knowing what it's supposed to look like.

[@rookie__pilot]

Thank you! Haha they look pretty normal to me lol

[@asarand]

@@rookie__pilot I think it's the way that the spindle fit between them. It seems that the control arms are going at a weird angle compared to the spindle, but I'm guessing that that's the way it's supposed to be. It just doesn't look right.

[@mariolopez613]

Good morning sir by chance do you know what length sway bar you’ll need for a mustang 2 kit ?

[@timothyricaud9796]

I always wanted a 911, like the videos

[@rookie__pilot]

Thank you!

[@kingsleywray6632]

Thanks for sharing.

[@tjbreaux681]

Can you add a link for the suspension kit you purchased from speedway?

[@rookie__pilot]

www.speedwaymotors.com/Mustang-II-IFS-Narrow-Control-Arms-Coilover-Springs-Stock-Spindles,35676.html

[@__Brad__]

we all have days like that.....laugh it off and move on 🥸

[@barackmycat9448]

Anyone that says everything always goes right and doesn`t make mistakes is lying. imo I get pissed when I need something stupid to continue doing anything. Only people who don`t work have no problems with work.

[@happyplace00]

67 mustang dude

[@rookie__pilot]

🤘🏼

[@Axelsanx]

oooopppseee

[@markfrazier2575]

I love the content. So useful. I think I’m going to install these on my 68 coupe. But please stop with the “Jesus” expletives. It’s offensive to me. I want to recommend your channel to my friends too. Thank you!

[@rookie__pilot]

Glad you're enjoying our videos! My apologies if I offended you, those are not my intentions. I will try to keep it to a minimum but I also want to keep my genuine reactions 👍🏻

[@LarryBerisford]

Wow talk about definitely not reading directions. 😂

[@LarryBerisford]

But good stuff only way to do is to get at it. Hats off to you

[@rookie__pilot]

The directions are not as helpful as you might think .. 😂

[@mmike76]

looks like a junk mustang kit to me. I think your frame rails are weaker now than before you ground the rails flush- I would of ground on the kits plates before I ground on the original frame rails. poorly designed

[@AdventurousJohn]

Dream car? customized c3 corvette with 4 rear wheels (on twin axles) converted to an EV with 1000hp or so.

[@rookie__pilot]

Now THATS a fun choice!

[@ZackaryMac]

Dream car? Toyota 2000GT. But since that is almost impossible, another 280Z Datsun like I used to have, but foolishly sold in my youth.

[@ricanderson5717]

Sadly, experience is often gained by breaking and/or ruining things....

[@rookie__pilot]

Well said!

[@markfrazier2575]

Dream car? 1970 Firebird Formula. 400 ram air IV, 4 speed.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Awesome Angel mcpherson struts aye aye see you later 👏👏👏

[@goros831]

1973 Datsun 620 that’s my dream truck

[@robertevans6481]

It seems like you are having one of those days....everyone has days like this. I know that this might sound crazy,but a 2019 to 2022 Toyota Camry.....TRD i know that Toyota stopped selling supercharged motors.....but a built yoda engine,and i mean built...to the high hills....with a blower,yes with it all under the hood. But maybe a 66 to 68 Chevy pickup short bed,with a ( yes you know ) a hot LS with twin screws....and i don't mean Phillips screws....😂 This is the way!!!

[@rookie__pilot]

You sure are in the mood for some boost! Hell yeah that sounds badass 😂🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@kennethlippo1397]

I think those snap rings you were dealing with are too stiff for light pliers like the icon ones you used, those are more meant for low-stress retaining rings. When I did wheel bearings on my BMW I ended up buying the 12in snap ring pliers from harbor freight and they made it extremely easy to remove and install the giant retaining rings for the bearings. It might seem like overkill, but I bet they would work perfectly for your snap rings.

[@rookie__pilot]

I think youre right, i saw the 12 in ones but i was being cheap. Definitely should have bought those!

[@donatoforte2833]

Real Life working on a car.... Loved it. IT'S THAT LAST BOLT that'll get ya! Enjoyed watching, thanks!

[@rookie__pilot]

Thank you!!! ✌🏼

[@Resultsmayvarygarage]

How do you plan on doing the motor mounts brother? Is there a kit they sell I have the same ifs on my falcon

[@rookie__pilot]

Im currently deciding that now, most likely will fabricate them somehow. it will definitely be in the next mustang video. Im pretty sure this same kit would fit with some trimming.

[@jbar100]

Lamborghini Miura S is my dream car

[@1quickchevy2]

The shock definitely would have went in smoother if you loosened off the large mounting bolt, allowing the a arm to spring open a bit.

[@rookie__pilot]

That definitely makes sense lol

[@MikeEdwards-b6w]

1967 mustang!!! I actually have it in my grandmothers shop fixing to do a coyote swap

[@rookie__pilot]

That sounds rowdy ! Hell yea

[@leroysalinasjr.9127]

Dream car 1970 Mach1

[@joenelson]

65.5 fastback would have to be #1 on my list. Keep up the good work!

[@rookie__pilot]

Good choice!

[@micahrichey5335]

Just a little something to help!

[@rookie__pilot]

Very much appreciated! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markfrazier2575]

Dream car alternate: 1971 Mustang Mach 1, Boss 351 ram air, 4 speed.

[@tb6744]

Nice one. Do the rear wheels fit on the front and the space savers on the rear?

[@rookie__pilot]

The rears are 4 lug because it was originally a 6cyl car sadly

[@asarand]

@@rookie__pilot if you're going to put a V8 in that car I would suggest finding a V8 rear end. In my experience those six cylinder rear ends just don't hold up to the power of a V8.

[@classicfanatic4849]

Love the video, but do you have the link to the full suspension kit. I saw your unboxing video and you put the link there but comes up for a 70’s Mustang and I have the same as yours 66 as well as the cross member link unless it’s in the same kit. thank you

[@jesseenuno]

Looking back, I believe the reason your coil-overs were a bit tough to get in is because you installed the control arm to the frame tightly. Maybe if you loose fit everything and got your coil-overs on first and then tightened everything, you could avoid the hammering?

[@cesargomess164]

Men, WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSSMEMBER? Do you have information about the dimensions?

[@ThisDudeZaps]

What's your day job? You mentioned that you worked with an Aircraft mechanic. Are you a mechanic?

[@woodsandwrenches]

We have all had those days! 67 charger

[@lenturtle7954]

Use a rear wheel Dont let those donuts win🎉😂

[@jeremyjenks]

super sic

[@2ndshiftaudio300]

You got more money than sense.

[@rookie__pilot]

@@2ndshiftaudio300 wrong, i dont have either

[@ulichy5]

Dream car ?1953 Chevy belair convertible that suspension looking nice