We've been talking about that arm in another forum, but nobody's posted the actual part number.

Here's someone that would know; PM him.

 

Get that slacker son of yours to stop messing with computers and get that car built up already!!

Just kiddin Lorin!!!

BTW, how is it coming along?

 

Jim,

If you don't get the info you need let me know and I'll have Jen look it up.

 

Actually the build is going quite well. Tranny and Engine are done except for the computer tunes. (Go Randy Go). Almost all the supension parts, see above, are in or ordered. We just got the seats and the steering wheel.

Lorin gave us orders on what he needs for the web site, so we will be working on that this weekend.

The car is already very quick, except in the handling department.

Thanks Blue-73, I'll let you know if I need the numbers.

I'm putting in new shocks and a few more parts for the SVT as well.

 

Woot!! Way to Go Jim and Bonnie! Hope I can make it up one of these times to see it in action...

 

I don't believe there is any difference, we will be putting a regular one on a SVT hopefully tomorrow.

I'll let you know how it goes. I looked at them and they seemed the same

n/m I am talking about the front

 

Yea, the rears are slightly different. They have a re-inforcement plate welded to the top.

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Anybody ever find a parft number to get the SVT ones?

 

Anybody ever find a parft number to get the SVT ones?

Have you tried asking them to see if the part number on a 04 SVT is different than on the older models? That is what I would do... might not help, but it is a start.

 

Yes, there IS a different part number. I know I saw it here on the jet. Try searching Toulsey Ford's posts.

 

If we can get me Alex or Emily's VIN I can check the parts list for an '04 SVT and see if we can find a diferent part number listed.

 

If you want my VIN you're gonna have to call modacar.

Emily's will probably be easier to get. I won't have the car for a few more days I don't think.

 

Should be on your insurance card...You have that?

 

found a vin for an 04 on ebay, We'll see what Ford figures out once super (sexy) Jen is on it.

 

jen?

 

Mrs. Blue-73.... the Norcal Ford Part supplier babe.

 

The part number is slightly different for the '04 SVT.

It is YS4Z5500DA

 

The part number is slightly different for the '04 SVT.

It is YS4Z5500DA

The parts department at my dealer says the SVT P/N is 3M5Z5500AA.

 

IS there really an advantage in getting the SVT rear lower control arms? Meaning if you're not road rallying or racing the car, but only daily and sometimes aggressive driving?

 

If you run a large (>=24mm) rear sway bar AND relatively soft springs it puts stress on the RLCA they weren't designed for. Several have been known to break from this stress. Competition will obviously be harder on the car in general, but the combination isn't good any way you slice it.

The '04 SVT RLCA's have an extra support plate welded on for this very reason. Upgrading would be a matter of preventative maintenance.

There is a bit of discussion currently taking place among those in the know about whether even the SVT RLCA's reinforcement is enough. Some have gone so far as to weld a bunch of extra support on. Some are talking about bolt-on reinforcements. It's a solution that is currently being developed by a handfull of grass-roots guys.