Dmac800 father/son build

[PNWTim]

I purchased the QA1 DD401's and noticed that they are about 1 inch shorter than the Koni's that came with the kit. Is this okay or should they be the same length?

Hi - could you please tell me what length of 401's you ordered?

[Dmac800]

After taking some time off for the holidays and a family trip, we are finally back to building.

We are still working on the front suspension and I have a couple of questions. I have the Howe upper ball joints and the factory lower ball joints. I purchased Energy Suspension boot number 5.13102G for the ball joints. Is this the correct number? Should I replace the lower ball joint boots as well? Do I need any clamps to hold the boots on? On the upper ball joints, they wont stay on unless it is attached to the spindle. Do the boots go over the ball joint or inside it?
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For the tie-rod's, I have the Moog ends. For those, I purchased the Energy Suspension boot number 9.13101G. Is this correct?
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I want to verify that I have them correct before I finish putting it together this weekend.

Thanks,
Don

[Dmac800]

Another question, how do I rotate pictures? On my computer they are correct, but when I attach them, they are rotated 90 degrees.

[Dmac800]

I am also planning to replace the CV boots because I plan to run in the Silver State Classic someday. I am looking at boots that fit a Mustang. The part numbers that I found are . Does anyone know if these will work or has the correct numbers?

I deleted the CV boot numbers because they are NOT the correct ones.

[Jphoenix]

The boots you bought are correct and yes, they won't stay on until you put it all together and they look better with suspension at ride height. Not sure how to rotate the photos, sorry.

Rsnake replaced his CV boots, but not sure which ones he went with in the end - and how they performed at the last SSC. Hopefully he responds here.

I do all my license renewals through your office in Puyallup, so I think it's almost time to register the Cobra - any tips on getting ready for that adventure?

[460.465USMC]

Hello Jim. Not to highjack Don's thread, but here are a couple threads on registering in WA you might find interesting. I'll defer to Don as the expert, but I'm happy to share the saga I went through with my MK4 registration if you're interested. Just reach out.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post483788

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post560246

[Dmac800]

Hi Jim,
I have been trying to get clarification on the emissions exemption from DOL. Kit vehicles are exempt and we need to have the exemption signed, but the form doesn't have Kit vehicles on it. I will reach back out to my contact later in February after they update out system over President's Day weekend. We have to be closed the 14th through the 17th.

[Jphoenix]

Hi Jim,
I have been trying to get clarification on the emissions exemption from DOL. Kit vehicles are exempt and we need to have the exemption signed, but the form doesn't have Kit vehicles on it. I will reach back out to my contact later in February after they update out system over President's Day weekend. We have to be closed the 14th through the 17th.

Thanks, no rush - still assembling the Coupe while the Cobra is in the trailer waiting to go to the paint shop. The Cobra runs and drives, but I have the Snowcat ready for the big snow this weekend IMG_0114.jpg

[Dmac800]

Nice looking snowcat. Where do you take it?

[Jphoenix]

Nice looking snowcat. Where do you take it?

Up 410, government meadow, Mt Baldi, etc. There's a bunch of these here in the Buckley/Enumclaw area. Also over to Montana where my sister has her paint shop, I just had it over there getting help with building and installing new tracks. https://www.forumsforums.com/threads...#post-20831127

[Dmac800]

This weekend I was trying to get the front suspension done and I couldn't get the upper rear control are to the correct measurement. I couldn't tighten the turnbuckle enough. I had to remove it and shorten both sides. I know that I have seen others that have had to do this as well. Here is a picture of what I did.

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I used my new mini-lathe to shorten them.

[Dmac800]

I removed the CV boot numbers from my post because they are not the correct ones.

[Infinitybox]

Sounds like great fun! Enjoy