There are two different Driveshaft adapters: 2015-17 Automatic transmission cars and all 2018+ center sections which is coated clear zinc. 2015-17 manual transmission center sections is coated yellow zinc. The standard one included is the clear zinc adapter. I got the original clear zinc adapter which doesn’t mate up with my yoke. The yoke is…
Now that the rear suspension is complete, the next phase is to setup the rear braking system. Nearly identical to the fronts, with a few changes. The rear calipers are top-load for brake pads which is nice, simplifies the process when you need to swap out pads, but the rears are probably 2X less likely…
So excited to finally get the IRS installed and torqued down! The toe adjuster sleeves came in with the IRS sleeves – so it’s great to see these parts so I could get the rear suspension completed! Just to note, if you have the IRS rear sway bar option, this is the time to remember…
It’s been a couple of months that I’ve been waiting for 4 small parts to get going on the IRS center section installation. Factory Five has a skeleton crew working during the pandemic, and they shipped these parts! YAY! Now that these parts arrived, I could get to installing the center section! My son was…
There are a few items that aren’t part of the standard built manual. The sway bars are optional components, but on the 25th anniversary car they come as part of the package. From my reading on the forums, everyone stressed that you need to get the instructions from the FFR website – and don’t forget…
Now that the basic installation is done on the front of the car, it’s time to tackle the IRS setup. There are several components that comprise the IRS. All these bits plant the rear tires on the ground, and deliver power equally via the traction-lok differential. Normally, Factory Five offers this as an option –…
This is something that doesn’t have to be done, but it’s a nice way to clean up the differential, and keep it looking nice (not that anyone will see it!) clear coated the alum diff cover steps to remove rust and finally clear-coat the aluminum cover Overall, this was a great day! Very excited about…
End of year deals continue… I’ve been chatting with Mike Forte of https://fortesparts.com which has been in business for 38 YEARS! WOW! Congrats Mike! Seriously give him a call – his prices are great, AND he’s just plain a great guy! Anyhoo… he has a few of the IRS centers left, and it’s about $300…