SN95 Suspension Conversion in My Classic Mustang - Coilovers, Control Arms, & Steering Part 4

In this episode we set out to install the rest of the SN95 components to the 68 Fastback. Also convert to electric steering assist in 6mins. So much fun and more to be had!

Parts List:
Struts
Coilover Kit
lmr.com/item/STR-SPK12170-K/7...
Adjustable Strut
lmr.com/item/STR-S6001EM/must...
07-12 Nissan Versa Electric Power Steering Column - eBay ~$200
Control Arm Spacers
Tapered Rod End Heim Reducers 4 pair Spacers 5/8 to 1/2 IMCA Heims Misalignment 
Detroit Axle 513115 - Wheel Bearing Front Hub Assembly For 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Ford Mustang 5 Lug W/ABS
by Detroit Axle
Learn more: www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHGRHVK/...
AJE 2” drop spindles
www.jegs.com/i/AJE-Suspension...
3/4” shaft option
Bryke Racing Steering Shaft Firewall Mount 3/4" Bearing Support IMCA
by Bryke Racing
Learn more: www.amazon.com/dp/B00D951Z1G/...
Borgeson 990040 Replacement Column Shaft with Floor Mount
by Kentucky Mustang Parts
Learn more: www.amazon.com/dp/B004A65ZLO/...
Ensun 3/4 DD x 3/4 Round Black Single Steering Shaft Universal U Joint, Maximum Working Angle: 35° Degree, Total Length: 83mm (3-1/4")
by Liberty Auto Parts
Learn more: www.amazon.com/dp/B07RYSGSR6/...
1” shaft option
(Qty.2) PFL205 Oval 2 Bolt Pressed Steel Bearing housing for 205 Inserts www.amazon.com/dp/B07PR54VKF/...
SB205-16 1" Insert Ball Bearing with Set Screws SB205 1-inch ID
by JSB Great Bearings
Learn more: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JRFDD8T/...
Rack and Pinion to 3/4” DD shaft u-joint
New 5/8"-36 Spline x 3/4" DD Steel Steering U Joint Universal Black Column
3/4” DD shaft
Allstar Performance 52176 Steering Shaft Steel 3/4"x3/4" DD 30" Length, Each

[@toyshopfab]

Awesome stuff, watching these videos of your sn95 install have definitely given me a lot of ideas. Keep'em coming!!

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Can’t wait to see what your ideas come to. Many thanks!

[@blackrockbrewing5141]

Wow, I didn't know about the electric steering conversion, that is some awesome fabrication, thanks for sharing.

[@AFMarksman]

Great videos! Of all the KZbin videos out there working on classic Mustangs, yours stand out because of the unique mods incorporating different parts; Nissan electric steering with a mechanical R&P, Ford Explorer rear axle with LS diff, 3.73 gears and disc brakes. AMAZING!

[@FollowTheBuilds]

D Johnson many thanks 🙏 ! It’s been a lot of fun!

[@jasonpowell6586]

did the same swap on my 66. Only used AJE crossmember and everything else came off a wrecked 97 GT.

[@SuperFuzzyman123]

This has given me so much inspiration for my next build

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Love this! Look forward to following along on your progress

[@gonz9284]

Just found your page man awesome work! Cant wait to see all the progress and what u have in store for that fastback.

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Jose Gonzalez thank you!!

[@Mwaves7857]

Good work my friend! You have some great ideas to make this all work. AJE says you have to buy their suspension components to go with the K-member, but you just proved that to not be true. I sub'd to see more Mustang videos.

[@vinmandich7756]

Also very brave to build or modify your own steering column trust when I say it sucks to loose steering anytime when driving worst I ever experienced was a quick release steering wheel mishap that one mishap was enough to realize how easy it is to overlook

[@jcllh3276]

How do you only have 600 subscribers with the quality of your work?

[@andrewquezaire347]

I just found him today. I like what I see so far.

[@mulcahyracing310]

Do you have a parts list I’m doing the exact same thing to my 1970 grande I already have the crossmember installed thanks to your video 👍

[@Spinnerpvp]

I'm curious how this bearing for the steering shaft turned out. it appears to be angled past it's effective range. the angle of the shaft should have been made such that the shaft is as level as possible through the firewall bearing.

[@strokef66stang]

So glad I found the FB page with this KZbin Build. Gives me more confidence of doing this kit. So Thank You! Why the SN95 spindles and not the FOX? Also, what hubs are those? part #?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏 This kit is a ton of fun to put together with these parts. Regarding fox or SN95 spindles...the fox has a different tie rod end shaft that curves which depending on the ride height you are looking for could cause bump steer. The fix is using SN95 spindles as it has a straight tie rod end connection. Also I like the SN95 brake options. But you can definitely use the fox spindles and folks on the FB group have already with great success. AJE www.jegs.com/i/AJE-Suspension/040/MU-9550/10002/-1 Racecraft www.racecraft.com/2-drop-spindles-c-280/19942004-mustang-2-drop-spindles-oemaftermarket-brakes-p-69.html Can’t wait to see your progress.

[@vinmandich7756]

Use a adjustable wrench to drive the tap if you have no other means less chance then with vice grips to break the

[@mitchell4047]

Would the power steering version of the sn95 rack and pinion mate up to Borgeson power steering box, am asking because I already have this in my 67 coupe and would one day want to do sn95 front suspension

[@Mustang323GD]

Very nice

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Mustang323GD many thanks 🙏

[@Mustang323GD]

@@FollowTheBuilds bitte digger

[@michaelhathcock6167]

Awesome videos man. They’ve been a great help.. What spring length and rate did you end up going with?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Michael Hathcock thank you! Ah I forgot to add those in the description. I’ll put a link now but they are 12” strange springs with 170#.

[@MegaBuildman]

Love the videos! Very interesting watching the process. Kinda overwhelming though watching you mix and match all the different parts and pieces to do this build! Just wondering if there is and particular reason you didn't go with a full AJE kit instead of combining all the different components? I'm looking at doing some work to some of my cars and just confused by the MIX use of the SN-95 and the fox pieces.

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Mainly for the adjustability and better made pieces but there have been many folks that have used the stock kit as is and been very happy. There are some great discussions on the kit on FB “AJE Colt 65 Classic Fords”. If your planning to keep your car stock ride height the kit as is will be just fine.

[@MegaBuildman]

Thanks! I did like the look of the racecraft control arms. Definitely a lot better than the standard kit ones. Just a lot of different pieces! Lol🤦😂

[@FollowTheBuilds]

@@MegaBuildman yes! Lots of fun!

[@taylor3880]

Dude have you compiled a parts list of this sn95 suspension? I would love to grab it off you

[@markroberts1301]

How do you like the operation of the new front end compared to original?

[@thaieralawadh2223]

What K member do you have in there? what are your plans for the engine and transmission?

[@callofgeorge]

happen to know what the amperage draw on that versa EPAS is?

[@mikecalvert8243]

What brand manual rack did you use? also is it quick ratio or standard?

[@MrMikeivo]

Could you tell me what brand drop spindles you used?

[@SchofieldBrothersRacing]

I'm getting an early Falcon to build and have been eyeing the AJE K Member. I have a bunch of Fox Body stuff already. Did you figure out what length control arms you would need or just get to that by trial and error>?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Up to 13” arms work but the 11.5” gives a bunch of room for adjustments and tucks the wheel well. Check out AJE Colt 65 Facebook group. Tons of great info there.

[@SchofieldBrothersRacing]

@@FollowTheBuilds Thanks! Great build btw! I was thinking I could just fab the shock tower to accept Fox caster/camber plates and you've shown me how! Thanks!

[@musclecustoms1967]

👏👏👏

[@TheZaciechan]

After seeing your videos i have absolutely changed my direction on front suspension. Quick question. Why did you use fox coil overs and rack and pinion not sn95?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

I very well could have used an95 coil overs. The rack too but the SN95 racks have metric threads. All that to say...You could totally use SN95 coil overs and rack with out issues. Will have to trim the normal inch off each side.

[@TheZaciechan]

Thanks. can’t wait to see it driving.

[@WDMtea]

Why did you go with a Fox strut and not an SN95 strut?

[@jordanakdogan6933]

Can you use just an aftermarket fox or sn95 control arm or do you have to use racecraft or aje?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

They need to be 12.5” or less. The AJE lower control arms are just fine if you want to go that route

[@gagebrooks1230]

how much did this all run because im stuck between mustang 2 and sn95

[@billy.s.warner]

I'm super interested in doing this conversion to my 68. Did you buy all the components at once from one supplier? who did you use?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

I’ll gather the parts list. I used multiple suppliers but couldn’t prefer one of over the other. So far only positive things about this kit. I’m getting on the road with it by end of month. I’ll include the parts list and road test. Appreciate you.

[@REDEYESHADOW1]

Did you get your ride on the road?

[@rickbarger5161]

That's a pretty cool kit how much does it cost maybe I'll put some like that on my 61 Ranchero

[@FollowTheBuilds]

You can find the K member here. Check out this page from Summit Racing www.summitracing.com/parts/aje-mu-92um

[@1JDMkidJoel]

subbbb'd love your channels style!

[@F1perm]

Are the drop spindles necesary with all the parts you using brother? Or can i use my stock sn95 spindles?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

You can use stock SN95 spindles. The drop gives more adjustment but they are asking a mint $ for them now!

[@F1perm]

@@FollowTheBuilds yea bro 700 for drop spindles i dont think so bobo lol perfect then! We will use stockones on the 69 #budgetfriendly

[@MrPdang]

Total cost breakdown for the sn95 set up?!

[@ktrain2103]

Just wondering what cross member did you use?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Hey there…I used the colt 65 cross member from AJE

[@fasterdrive221]

racecraft has many control arms , which one did you pick and what length, 11,12,13" long?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Thanks for the question. 11.5” race craft arm.

[@theburrow.]

@@FollowTheBuilds Racecraft has two 11.5 A arm options, can you verify the part number. Thanks, great build videos by the way!

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Model: 32115TA00

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Also going to try these in near future to show different wheel clearance options www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-79-93-FORD-MUSTANG-TUBULAR-FRONT-LOWER-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-W-BALL-JOINT-/383211770665?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@devinwilliams9058]

What’s the name of that lift your using I keep seeing it in a bunch of videos but don’t know the name of it

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Danmar MaxJax. Recommend getting the elevated attachments if you go that route

[@TeamDPerformance]

what k member is this ?

[@kevinavalos110]

Do I need the segmented spacers if I order the control arms with 1/2 hardware ?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Yes…you will need to space it out per the drawing in the video to get the wheel centered in the wheel house.

[@kevinavalos110]

Is there a difference if I use 3/4 vs half inch hardware

[@FollowTheBuilds]

@@kevinavalos110 I’ve thought it was 5/8 and 1/2 but i used 1/2 as it fit the aje k member.

[@kevinavalos110]

Yeah its 5/8 my bad I bought the same k member for my 65 mustang so ill gowith the same bolts you used

[@kevinavalos110]

Thanks for the help.

[@TheDispozer]

Can I bolt my sn95 parts to my 67 mustangs suspension wise ?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Yes! If you have the k member installed Fox and SN95 components are compatible. I believe Fox struts are a bit height than SN95 so just be aware of the differences. I have SN95 cobra brakes installed and they work awesome!

[@raexcct2]

Is the K-Member from AJE or a different company?

[@FollowTheBuilds]

AJE k member

[@raexcct2]

@@FollowTheBuilds Thanks

[@Entrastang]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@callofgeorge]

yoooooooo.. luckily a friend recommended this video to me.. I'm looking to do the same thing with EPAS after finding out EPAS Performance wants about $1500 for their kit.. been searching all over the internet/youtube looking for some writeups on how to modify my ididit tilt column to work with these saturn/nissan EPAS systems. this video was exactly what i needed.. you should totally make another video with just the how-to on this and title it as such.. you'd get buku views. i may try to video my attempt at it as well. thanks for the video tho. sub'd.

[@ATISY88]

I thought from time to time I watch macgyver 😅😅😅

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Like the sn95 front end but never a fan of the wheels

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Yes same! I will keep these wheels as a reminder of how bad designs can get through the cracks! Haha. Thanks for the comment!

[@tallmanfagan]

i would of panted it all first