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How To Install A Coilover Front Suspension

Bill Of Materials
ManufacturerPart NumberDescription
TCPUCA-08Coilover upper control arm with dropped pivot shaft
TCPCOLVF-08Front coilover conversion
TCPLCA-04Lower control arms
TCPSTRD-05Adjustable strut rods
TCPTIER-08Bumpsteer kit
TCPTIER-01Tie-rod adapter set
TCPRCKP-02Power rack-and-pinion
TCPEE-03Rack-and-pinion mount spacers
MP10201Grab-A-Trak 1 1/8-inch sway bar

Strut Rods Front View
Fully articulating strut rods... 
   
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Strut Rods Front View
Fully articulating strut rods are next. Instead of the crude bushings Ford used, TCP has this nylon wrapped in an aluminum ball-socket arrangement. It stays adjusted and moves smoothly with the suspension. It takes the klunk out of the bumps and keeps you on course.
Tie Together Front View
Here's how the strut rod and... 
   
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Tie Together Front View
Here's how the strut rod and lower control arm tie together. Richard stresses following TCP's instructions, torquing all fasteners to specifications.
Torque Wrench Front View
Richard uses a torque wrench... 
   
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Torque Wrench Front View
Richard uses a torque wrench and lubrication on every fastener.
Shock Mount Install Front View
This is how the bottom billet... 
   
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Shock Mount Install Front View
This is how the bottom billet coilover shock mount installs, fastened with strut rod bolts.
Mountaing Holes Front View
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Mountaing Holes Front View
Be prepared to alter shock tower mounting holes in order to install upper coilover shock mounts.
Position Upper Coilover Shock Mount Front View
Position the upper coilover... 
   
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Position Upper Coilover Shock Mount Front View
Position the upper coilover shock mount. Be careful if you have fresh paint like Project Reclaim.
Masking Tape Front View
Use masking tape to hold the... 
   
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Masking Tape Front View
Use masking tape to hold the retaining bolts. You will need to install the retainer plate and locknuts underneath.
Retaining Plates Front View
Install the coilover shock... 
   
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Retaining Plates Front View
Install the coilover shock mount retaining plates and locknuts in each tower.
Upper Control Arm Front View
TCP upper control arms are... 
   
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Upper Control Arm Front View
TCP upper control arms are next. Because we're doing coilover shocks, there's no control arm spring perch to install.

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