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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: 83thunderbird on September 26, 2009, 10:33:10 PM

Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: 83thunderbird on September 26, 2009, 10:33:10 PM
what is the best spring to lower the rear of a 83 thunderbird around 1.5 to 2 in. and is the chart ok to use for the front
Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: vinnietbird on September 27, 2009, 01:15:23 PM
I used SN-95 Mustang springs.Right at 2 inches lower,direct swap.I did have an alignment done afterwards,I also swapped the lower a-frames,tie rods,steering rack,and strut mounts.
Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: 83thunderbird on September 28, 2009, 10:28:12 AM
when you said you swapped a frames,tie rods,steering rack and strut mounts you mean to a sn95 gear
Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: Dan B. on September 28, 2009, 01:12:04 PM
Vinny...were those V6 or V8, hardtop or vert car springs?  I'm not sure there is a difference but just assuming there is.
Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: Kitz Kat on September 28, 2009, 05:52:56 PM
Let the air out of your tires! Seriously, Mach1's and CHE adjustable's will work.
Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: vinnietbird on September 28, 2009, 11:54:13 PM
Quote from: 83thunderbird;292887
when you said you swapped a frames,tie rods,steering rack and strut mounts you mean to a sn95 gear


The a-frames (same as the Bird's) and springs were SN-95,the rest was for a Sport model T-Bird.
Title: how to lower the rear
Post by: vinnietbird on September 28, 2009, 11:54:40 PM
Quote from: Dan B.;292908
Vinny...were those V6 or V8, hardtop or vert car springs?  I'm not sure there is a difference but just assuming there is.


The V-6 and V-8 are the same.
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