After an hour of research and comparing pics, I realize the guy sold me Prothane NOT Energy like he said. Sooooo, the issue is still the same BUT heights are different. I'm tempted to just put the stock ones back in. They're still in good condition.
Back from the dead. I just finished up my replacement engine (still on the stand) and was about to install the energy mounts when I noticed the stock mounts have a locating dowel as well as the bolt but the energy mount has no locating dowel. Will this allow the engine to twist on the frame if not tight enough? I can't see it being a problem because I figure the Mustang mount has no dowels either. I'd rather know now.... not after it's in the car.
Wow! There must have been a full moon when I went through the same thing. First I checked backlash. Was at. 012 so I tightened it to. 008. No difference. Replaced the spider gears and cross shaft. No difference. Looked closer and found the poly bushing on the upper arm was shot. I had boxed the uppers and installed poly bushing which I know now that doesn't work on a street car. Removed the plates I used to box the uppers and replaced the bushings. Still clunking.....WTF. I'm now at my wits end. Grabed the driveshaft and gave it a twist. Seemed a lot more than. 008. Pulled the cover AGAIN! Everything looked fine. Checked backlash again and it was all over the board at different spots. Looked closer. Found the problem. Friggin ring gear bolts were finger tight! Years ago when I didn't trust myself to do a gear change, I had a reputable shop do it. Lesson learned.
If we were to do a "sticky" section, would it draw more members if the info was readily available rather than do searches? I sometimes link to other sites only because it's easier for me as I don't type worth _ _ _ _.
Count me in. Some people bitch at having to donate for endless information and sources yet think nothing of spending $20 -$25 bucks at Mickey Dee's only to feed the porcelain God the next morning!
I'm chasing a drive line vibration which I suspect could be caused by the pinion angle being off. I have the lower arms with the eccentric adjustable oval bushings. When I rebuilt the entire rear end suspension and added lowering springs, I may have not set the angle correctly. Any one have pinion angle specs for an 84 Cougar?
Looks awesome.
