Just got myself an 02' Navy blue Z28 (SS clone) and i'm loving the content. Got it as a father son project car and so far these mods seem fairly straight forward. Thank you for the in-depth explanation and content. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for this video! My 02 z28 is my dd and my power steering pump has just started making noise. It's only got 62k so I plan on replacing everything because I'm going to have this car for a long time. These videos are so valuable to me as I'm a self, taught TH-cam schooled mechanic!🇺🇸🤘
What kind of paint are you using when you're cleaning up? You said it was flat black, but I was wondering what paint you used on the trans am engine bay.
Don’t sell it man you’re in to it for a great price and it will make a great driver that you won’t have to worry so much about!! If you did keep it and were to put headers back on being lowered what would you go with? I’m lowered on Strano springs (not that low) but dont know which headers fit the fbody the best? Have considered the speed engineering anybody tried them? Cheers keep up the great vids man!!
Without watching the video (I will later when I'm off work).. whats shocks/springs did you go with and how are you liking it? Im shopping on parts to lower my '98
If you guys are having power streering problems please also change the power streering coolers over time it will mix coolant and power streering together then going to into the motor which is bad on any rubber seal over time
I’m looking at lowering my firebird with the United lowering kit but I’m running into some clearance issues so would it be ok to take out the inner fender liner and drive without it?
So I disconnected the shaft at the point close to the rack and it’s kind hard to slip on flush to the knuckle. Did you disconnect the shaft from the middle and at the bottom?
ey bro i got another question😂. I noticed that those shocks dont have the mounting plates for the springs, in the picture off the ebay site. I also went to different websites looking for the same shocks and they were all the same picture. Then i went and looked around for the mounting plates of the same brand and no luck. The plates you have, were they used from the old shocks you had or did you buy those separately? Is so, which ones were they? Thanks again🤙🏽
What else is wrong with it that makes you think it's too far gone? I hope you don't sell it. If you are ever in the bumper area again and have access to the turn signal housing, I would drill a hole in the lowest point of the housing. Those things tend to fill with water and destroy bulb sockets. All new how I know. Actually I did the same thing to the tail light housings too
@@TWAMotorsports i say if aint rusted out, throw some spit on it and shine it up. i guess i havent paid enough attention to the interior but it seems mostly complete.
Why would people use the steeeing wheel to get out of the car unless they dont care about the car then they also kick the door open and close the door with the window instead of using the handle.
YOU installed the ball joint WRONG. Those three little bolts are going to break and you might lose control when it does. The ball joint has to be entered from the TOP of the control arm. The weight of the spring and car will then be placed on the thick base of the ball joint not the three little bolts. Just don't want you or anyone else to get hurt installing it like this. And that is not what the seal cover/retainer is for. I don't ever correct anyone one THIER videos but this will get someone killed or seriously injured!! Please correct it on your car and in this video
Just got myself an 02' Navy blue Z28 (SS clone) and i'm loving the content. Got it as a father son project car and so far these mods seem fairly straight forward. Thank you for the in-depth explanation and content. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Hopefully I can get back on some fbody content down the road. Thanks for watching and subscribing
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Thank you so much for this video! My 02 z28 is my dd and my power steering pump has just started making noise. It's only got 62k so I plan on replacing everything because I'm going to have this car for a long time. These videos are so valuable to me as I'm a self, taught TH-cam schooled mechanic!🇺🇸🤘
Thank you Bryan. Just don't buy rack doctor anything lol
@@TWAMotorsports good to know, thanks.
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Great job Travis!
Thank you Jeff
Givin the old Camaro some love,nice to seebro
Yeah Stacy the Camaro was feeling left out lol
I'm enjoying this! Keep it up. My Camaro has a power steering leak. Seeing this helps!
Thank you Adam. I thing they all do lol
Excellent job as always man u got a lot done!
Thank you. Didn't get as much done as I wanted but its driving which is good
Looks good. Beat the snot out of the camaro. Really want to see the T/A back on the road.
Thank you. Me too. I wish I had more time
Love that car don't sell it!?!? Working on both the ta and the Camaro that's awesome I get to soak in the info twice. Awesome videos I enjoy them.
Thank you Scott. Probably Daily drive it soon so it will probably stay.
Don't sell it. Just do one thing at a time and eventually everything will be better than new. Kudos to your son for helping!
Thank you. I hope to do a little at a time. May be big gaps between videos
Would like to see you paint those nasty brake calibers , something I have to tackle soon too .
Down the road that will happen. I hate the look too lol
What kind of paint are you using when you're cleaning up? You said it was flat black, but I was wondering what paint you used on the trans am engine bay.
No I used duplicolor on the trans am. This is plain old rustoleum. Works well in the fender wells.
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Don’t sell it man you’re in to it for a great price and it will make a great driver that you won’t have to worry so much about!! If you did keep it and were to put headers back on being lowered what would you go with? I’m lowered on Strano springs (not that low) but dont know which headers fit the fbody the best? Have considered the speed engineering anybody tried them? Cheers keep up the great vids man!!
Thank you. I actually would do speed engineering. I have the 1 7/8 on my trans am. The fit pretty well. I would probably do 1 3/4s on the Camaro
Without watching the video (I will later when I'm off work).. whats shocks/springs did you go with and how are you liking it? Im shopping on parts to lower my '98
I own a 98 FIREBIRD FORMULA LS1 as well my car is also lowers with eibach springs love them
Belstien and slp springs. Bought them used from a buddy
@@stacydornan9765 yeah I have used eibach in the past and liked them.
If you guys are having power streering problems please also change the power streering coolers over time it will mix coolant and power streering together then going to into the motor which is bad on any rubber seal over time
That had already been bypassed here. I just made it prettier. Great suggestion though. Those things are garbage
Is Moog better than Mevotech?
I have never used Mevotech so I cant say. I have always had great luck with moog though.
After these f body cars are lowered anything need to be done to pinion angle on driveshaft ?
Not really
I’m looking at lowering my firebird with the United lowering kit but I’m running into some clearance issues so would it be ok to take out the inner fender liner and drive without it?
I wouldn't
Hey Travis I’m having issues putting my shaft back on lol, I was wondering if you could help me out?
So I disconnected the shaft at the point close to the rack and it’s kind hard to slip on flush to the knuckle. Did you disconnect the shaft from the middle and at the bottom?
Yes. Loosen the top too
@@TWAMotorsports ok hopefully it works out lol thank you for always replying Sir! I need some more trans am content by the way!! Miss that thing
You're welcome. Good luck. Ta stuff coming
If you don’t wanna spend the money on the turnOne pulley the Corvette steel wheel works too
I agree
ey bro i got another question😂. I noticed that those shocks dont have the mounting plates for the springs, in the picture off the ebay site. I also went to different websites looking for the same shocks and they were all the same picture. Then i went and looked around for the mounting plates of the same brand and no luck. The plates you have, were they used from the old shocks you had or did you buy those separately? Is so, which ones were they? Thanks again🤙🏽
Yes. These were used so had all the plates. Reusing yoir old ones is generally what you do.
@@TWAMotorsports oh lol. Alright then thanks bro. You and your videos have been a big help👌
Thanks. Glad it could help
Is AC Delco the best fluid to run??
Not necessarily. I generally use mobil 1
For power steering??
Generally use redline for that
Is it noticably better? And does it affect the firmness of the steering
Also thanks for your feedback Travis love the content
What else is wrong with it that makes you think it's too far gone? I hope you don't sell it. If you are ever in the bumper area again and have access to the turn signal housing, I would drill a hole in the lowest point of the housing. Those things tend to fill with water and destroy bulb sockets. All new how I know. Actually I did the same thing to the tail light housings too
It needs paint, interior, 1 of everything lol. It's good for now though
@@TWAMotorsports i say if aint rusted out, throw some spit on it and shine it up. i guess i havent paid enough attention to the interior but it seems mostly complete.
@@Unchained_Bankai it's not rusty. Yes interior is all there just broke down and cracked lol
I'd say keep it around for a little while and fix all the little stuff on it and try and save it
That's probably what will happen
Why would people use the steeeing wheel to get out of the car unless they dont care about the car then they also kick the door open and close the door with the window instead of using the handle.
Bingo
Unbalanced engineering sells oversized tilt column pins.
Nice. Thank you
YOU installed the ball joint WRONG.
Those three little bolts are going to break and you might lose control when it does. The ball joint has to be entered from the TOP of the control arm. The weight of the spring and car will then be placed on the thick base of the ball joint not the three little bolts. Just don't want you or anyone else to get hurt installing it like this. And that is not what the seal cover/retainer is for.
I don't ever correct anyone one THIER videos but this will get someone killed or seriously injured!! Please correct it on your car and in this video
sell it and put more time into TA 200k mile car you just gonna keep throwing money at
Man Jeff I've been close lately
Kinda agree..i like watchin it since i have one..but 200k on it is a lot
@@trunkbangking it is a lot. We will see how it goes.