Fox T-Bird/Cougar Forums

Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: beast50 on September 05, 2012, 05:57:16 AM

Title: sn95 springs and thundercat struts
Post by: beast50 on September 05, 2012, 05:57:16 AM
I know this has been beaten to death like a pinata full of crack cocaine but I am wondering if people are still using their shocks and struts that are specific to our cars when converting to sn95 springs?

The car is an 88 XR-7

I am looking at getting some used sn95 springs to lower my car a little.  I still have good struts in the front and free new Gabriel replacement shocks in the back.  The quad shocks were replaced 20k miles ago.

What I was reading from past posts was the stock shocks and struts bottoming out when using ANY Mustang springs.  Am I understanding this correct?

I guess I am a little confused and undecided on what to do.  I thought about getting Moog replacements specific to my car but I would like it lowered a little and still ride nice without too much alterations. The objective is I am rebuilding the entire front end (besides the K member and steering rack), going with 11" spindles and rotors and want it to be done right the first time.

Thank you!
Tim
Title: sn95 springs and thundercat struts
Post by: vinnietbird on September 05, 2012, 07:03:22 AM
I'm using my stock struts with the SN-95 springs. Same with the shocks (I use air shocks), and have had no issues at all.
Title: sn95 springs and thundercat struts
Post by: Beau on September 05, 2012, 03:32:29 PM
No issues with mine, either. I've '97 GT springs, Tbird struts, and Fox shocks in the rear with Chuck W's adapter (otherwise, use rear shocks for a Tbird, Fox Stang shocks are a bit shorter, hence using Chuck's adaptor.)
Title: sn95 springs and thundercat struts
Post by: beast50 on September 06, 2012, 12:21:26 AM
Thank you, that's what I needed to hear!