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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Looking for aftermarket wheels for 1984 thunderbird
Quote from: cj750;450783
Pictures?

They should be on within a couple weeks.im recovering from surgery on my foot and non weight bearing for 2-3 more weeks.i will post pics with them on shortly.stay tuned..I went w the vision fast five style 15x8 rear and 15x7 fronts w cooper cobra 255/60/15 rear and 235/60/15 fronts.rims were ordered from mccormick racing w lug nuts for $380 shipped and the tires from discount tire for $390 shipped.not to bad for new rims,tires and lugs.
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User Rides / Newbie from upstate ny saying hello
Quote from: Iamtom;450217
Very nice. Do you have picture of the others as well?
I do not as of now but I will add them over the weekend.ive been nursing a operation on my foot for the last 2 1/2 weeks.yay me..I do have videos of them but it's not letting me attach them for some reason.going to whites speed in Cicero tomorrow where they are doing fuel system on my 4k original mile procharged stroker 85 stang and the 88 is being tuned Monday.imwill gather pics of them and get them right out..
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User Rides / Newbie from upstate ny saying hello
I just picked up a 88 and a 87 that I bought from a family that needed to settle a estate yesterday.the 84 was the first of many lol.its amazing on how fast the larger fox cars grew on me especially as in 6ft 8.my 85,86,and 89 mustangs all needed the seat track seat re locators lol.
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User Rides / Newbie from upstate ny saying hello
Quote from: Iamtom;450164
That's a nice car, andI thought I was the only one from syracuse that had an interest in these cars


Thank you very much.i have 3 tbirds and 3 mustangs..all but this bird are stroked and procharged.
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Suspension/Steering / 1984 thunderbird suspension help please advise..
Quote from: cj750;450136
I'm not sure where you normally shop for tires, but you can get 225/60/15s shipped to your door for 75 bucks a piece, FWIW. These are what I run on my '85 Cougar (in size 225/55/16) and they work great.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?ra=searchTiresBySize.do&fl=&pc=17353&counter=0&ar=60&rd=15&cs=225

Thank you for the research.i like discount tire direct.i will definitely look into the tire and size difference
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Suspension/Steering / 1984 thunderbird suspension help please advise..
Quote from: cj750;450077
FWIW, here are the changes I've made to my '85 Cougar:
Fox Mustang ('87-'93) GT sway bars, SN95 Cobra springs ('98, I think.) Fox Mustang GT steering rack. SN95 K-member brace, KYB front struts, Motorcraft gas-charged rear shocks. I was a little concerned that the shocks/struts would be too soft, but they work OK. Along with 225/55/R16 tires on TC rims, the handling has been transformed. Ride is still very comfortable, but the soft floaty feel is all gone. It hustles nicely through corners now. 3.45:1 rear gears and a limited slip differential (from a Ranger P.U.) are not strictly suspension improvements, but work together with them to make the car more pleasant to drive. Bigger brakes are next on the list.
P.S. 225/60/15 is the stock size tire for the 10 hole rims, but 235s will fit and put a bit more rubber on the road. Really just a matter of personal preference.

Thank you so much for the info..
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Suspension/Steering / 1984 thunderbird suspension help please advise..
Quote from: ISTLCRUZ;449881
If you think you may sell it maybe just go with the 10 holes & tires, shock/struts and see how it feels at that point.
I agree.is there a size tire you recommend for the 10 holes like the 235/60 some are saying and what shock setup ruts do you think(Oem,aftermarket)thank you