Hurricane HMS2002 build thread

[dlampe]

The front suspension is next. The upper A-arm swedge tubes were shortened to give more adjustment for caster and camber. They took off about 1/4 inch on each end. The lowerer arm has also been shortened a little to get the tires tucked up under the fender well nice and tight.





You can see on the last picture when you look at the front radiator/body support tubes have been changed from 2 inch tube to 1x2 inch tube. This is a great change. It allows them to lower the rack an inch to correct the bump steer issue that some have commented on in the past. I plan to check and report these numbers after the alignment is set. I will probably add the Steeda bump steer kit to provide any fine tuning it might need. I think this change to the frame will fix 99% of the problem.

[dlampe]

Some of the rear suspension parts were lying around the shop.



That is the 9 inch rear end that comes standard with the kit in the picture with the IRS parts




This has a limited slip with a 2.75 to 1 rear end inside. I needed to go to a real tall gear because 5th in the Richmond is 1 to 1.

Something that makes this rear assembly really cool it that it can be dropped out of the car relitively quickly. You can also buy the car with the live axle and switch to the IRS after the fact at any time. It is all Ford parts.

[gsharapa]

Some nice changes to the front suspension to help you dial that new Hurricane in....

[HMS_Steve]

The first two frames have been painted with Imron 5000 gloss black paint and look great. Hurricane is also offering powercoating for the frame and the POR 15 is still available. You can choose any of these three options to finish your frame.

[dlampe]

As steve mentioned, the suspension is pretty well designed with the end user in mind. I did go with the Hyperco spring package and the adjustable QA1 shocks. Here are a few shots of the springs and shocks installed.

[gsharapa]

Dean,

Any pics of the sway bar on yet?

[dlampe]

Here is a shot of the rear springs.



Here is the completed passenger side assembly.