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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on June 02, 2009, 08:23:38 AM

Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on June 02, 2009, 08:23:38 AM
I finially got some updated pics of the Gray Bird with the re-located rear and tires. As you can tell, this is my wife's ride. But I love driving it as well. :D

Here is how I got the BFG Drag Radials to fit in the un-tubbed wheel-wells.
I stretched the Mustang Southside lowers 3/4 inch and notched them to lower the car. Then air up both air bags to pre-load the suspension with 35 psi. I re-installed the factory upper control arms but I boxed them with flat plate. 87-88 Turbo Coupe rear way bar.

Then I put 79-93 Stang axles with 3/8 inch wheel spacers to center the tire in the fenderwell for a rub-free fit. The fender lip has been rolled.

Wheels are 15 x 9 with 5.5 back spacing.

I am glad it is finished.
The car rides much better now (especially without the solid adjustable uppers) and is a joy to drive on the highway. :D

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdatpark01.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdatpark0118.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdatpark0114.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdatpark011.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdatpark018.jpg)
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: 50tbrd88 on June 02, 2009, 08:33:03 AM
I just had to pick my jaw up off the floor.  That is a BAD mother!!!  I wish I could say my car rides good.  With lowering springs, CHE control arms, and 17" wheels the ride suffers a little.

Nice work and get us some vids of some track runs!!
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: V8Demon on June 02, 2009, 08:34:55 AM
What tires are those?
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: blackcougar71 on June 02, 2009, 12:48:54 PM
wow that bad ass.
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: Live Fast on June 02, 2009, 01:37:57 PM
 good looking car!

This may have been mentioned before but im still new here, I like the emblem on the trunk lid! lol
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: BlackCardinal on June 02, 2009, 02:05:05 PM
That looks friggin' awesome! :bowdown:
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on June 02, 2009, 08:15:17 PM
good to know that i wont have a problem with 295/50-15's on mine....
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: massCougarxr7 on June 02, 2009, 08:46:52 PM
LOOKIN SWEET T-BIRD GUY!!!!!!!!! man,.... now you gotta do somethin else to youre car, just so itll look cooler!!!!(than the wifes)) LOL!!!!!
X2 on the vids!!!
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: flipnbird on June 03, 2009, 08:09:50 AM
 THAT'S SSWEEEEET !!,,,,,,,,,,is that a gray, or some shade of green?? with this antique puter i have at work it is kinda hard to tell
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: t3skidoo on June 03, 2009, 10:25:11 AM
What size are the tires in your sig?
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 03, 2009, 06:42:52 PM
Looks mean :evilgrin:

Your hood is up in the back ;)
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on June 05, 2009, 01:54:06 PM
how close are you to the inner fenders?

you said you notched the LCAs to lower it, but the bags are pumped up to 35psi, so is it lowered?
Title: 325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well
Post by: stormtroopin' on June 20, 2009, 12:19:02 PM
That is perfect placement & amount of tire.  A+!!
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