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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: vinnietbird on December 16, 2007, 03:48:31 PM

Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: vinnietbird on December 16, 2007, 03:48:31 PM
Which springs would be good to drop the front of the Sport about 1-1 1/2 inches?I've seen the Stang lowering springs,but didn't know how well they would work on our cars as far as the actual drop would be on my car ('88 Sport).Something I want to do as soon as spring gets here.That comes early here in Oklahoma.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: Beau on December 16, 2007, 04:13:53 PM
I've heard or rather, read about some fellas using the newer Cobra springs, at the expense of a harsher ride.
Most likely the 96-98 springs, as the IRS springs would be different.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: vinnietbird on December 17, 2007, 11:29:21 PM
The reqar I'm not worried about,and I really don't want a really harsh ride.I understand that I can't have a Lincoln feel to it,but an inch to an inch and a half lower with a decent ride would be nice.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: Red_LX on December 18, 2007, 08:39:35 AM
Try picking up some 5.0 Mustang springs that are supposed to lower them about an inch or so. I have used BBK coils up front in mine and they brought the front down nicely. I don't know how much exactly but it wasn't anything excessive, I never got it aligned afterward and I'm not getting any weird wear on my tires (well except for wearing out the outside edges ;))

Oh yeah, the ride mostly sucks if you're on any kind of rough road, but then it wasn't any better with the stock springs. I think it's the PRC struts more than anything. Car feels good and tight and handles awesome, but you feel every bump.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: vinnietbird on December 25, 2007, 09:48:29 AM
I already feel most bumps with the low profile tires I'm using.I just need it about an inch or inch and a half lower in the front.I didn't know if Stock Mustang springs were any different than the Sports stock front springs.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: Ether947 on December 28, 2007, 06:50:50 AM
Everything is a compromise. Bullitt/Mach 1 Springs... seem to be a good "middle of the road" spring set in my experience. The rears will prolly require spacers or adjustable RLCAs...
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: vinnietbird on December 28, 2007, 08:43:10 AM
Thanks.The rear of my car is low enough when I take the shock spacers off.They lift the car about 1 3/4 to 2 inches.I need a good spring to lower the front about an inch to an inch and a half.How much do the Mach 1 or Bullitt springs usually run for?
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: Ether947 on December 28, 2007, 10:14:35 AM
Used, you can get a whole set for around $100. Check eBay and corral... it's been awhile since I bought anything Fox related so I'm not too keen on the current market.

I think there are some places that still sell them new. Not sure if they split them up though.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: vinnietbird on December 28, 2007, 10:51:59 AM
Thanks a lot.I'll check the Corral first.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: Cougar5.0 on December 28, 2007, 11:27:01 AM
I'm sure you've read my posts here, but my ride height is 26.5" from ground to bottom of fender lip with worn 225/60/15's (25.2" diameter) using Mach 1 springs. I got them used for $100.
Title: Which springs to use?
Post by: vinnietbird on December 28, 2007, 02:33:14 PM
I've got the 17x9 Cobra R wheels,and they don't need to hit the fender lips.I'd like to trade them for a pair of 17x8's.I may just buy the 17x8 wheels and call it good.They hit my struts without spacers.It's always something.No big deal.I can work that out easy.
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