Swapped to Muscle - 75 Duster Daily build

Chambec said
After about 4 hours of working to get that out, we failed. We were kinda doomed for failure as I had forgotten 3 key tools to get the axle out. A 18mm deep well socket, hammer and punch. Not gonna lie, got a bit discouraged after that and my wife is now traumatized looking at an axle now lol

Not sure it helps, but if I don't care about the u-bolts, I cut them at the top using a hacksaw. Just be careful not to nick the axle tube. And you don't have to cut all the way through because they usually pop (with a bang) when they get thin. Takes maybe 5 minutes per u-bolt as opposed to hours working a breaker bar.

Chambec said
Though, it might be a good thing as I was searching around and found a guy off of facebook that sells a bracket kit for the front and rear to adapt 2014 mustang rotors and calipers to the car. I will be reaching out to get the specs of that arrangement as that would mean that I could get 13" front and 12" rear discs w/ calipers for about $300 not including the brackets. There would have to be lines and fittings to get that all installed I am sure but that is not bad at all. I will see where that leads... more to come on that option. I am weighing the options as I would like to have a wider axle for better wheel fitment but would also like bigger brakes.

Like to hear more about this.

Chambec said
Also, yesterday, i started to prep the gauge cluster and get that pulled out. Got that out and noticed that I broke one of the pins off the board....Can those pins on the circuit board get soldered back on without an issue?

I've seen them soldered on, but no idea on the process. One of my worst fears. If I can, I will dig around tonight and see if I have a spare printed circuit board.

Chambec said
Though, I did get the headlight switch out and replaced along with the wipers.

For what it's worth, I generally leave the switches plugged into the harness and hanging when I remove the cluster. I find it easier to reach up and push them through the holes and add the fastener rather than try and get the plug to align. Maybe that's what you are doing, just tossing it out there just in case.