Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on March 07, 2014, 11:48:39 AM
Post by: GDawg148 on March 07, 2014, 11:48:39 AM
I finally ordered front and rear springs from an SN95 mustang for my 88' TBird. I feel so high up driving around, I want to feel more down to earth :rollin:
My rear is already a little lower than the front stock, so I may experiment a little and try lower springs on the front and see if I can't level it out.
Can't wait!
My rear is already a little lower than the front stock, so I may experiment a little and try lower springs on the front and see if I can't level it out.
Can't wait!
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 07, 2014, 06:44:49 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 07, 2014, 06:44:49 PM
I'm interested to see how it looks. The front end on my Thunderbird went up a bit when I swapped in the Edelbrock heads (lower weight). I'll probably swap some SN95 GT springs in the front on mine to drop it down an inch or so at some point.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: mcb82gt on March 10, 2014, 09:42:38 PM
Post by: mcb82gt on March 10, 2014, 09:42:38 PM
Cant wait to see the results.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on March 11, 2014, 11:45:51 AM
Post by: GDawg148 on March 11, 2014, 11:45:51 AM
Got the springs yesterday! I want to get them on this week but it's suppose to rain so it may have to wait a few days.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on March 11, 2014, 08:46:16 PM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on March 11, 2014, 08:46:16 PM
Cool!! Be sure to get some before and after pics .
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: mcb82gt on March 13, 2014, 08:04:07 PM
Post by: mcb82gt on March 13, 2014, 08:04:07 PM
Quote from: ISTLCRUZ;430420
Cool!! Be sure to get some before and after pics .
X2, and take height measurements also.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on April 02, 2014, 12:28:15 PM
Post by: GDawg148 on April 02, 2014, 12:28:15 PM
I finally got the front Mustang springs on the Bird; I haven't decided if I like the little rake my car has right now. It dropped 1 3/4", and after driving it, it settled to about 2". I'll have pictures up soon!
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on April 02, 2014, 03:57:56 PM
Post by: GDawg148 on April 02, 2014, 03:57:56 PM
This is with SN95 front springs and stock in back. I'll have to find time to do the rear. But yeah, looks pretty great compared to the picture in my signature.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 02, 2014, 06:28:25 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 02, 2014, 06:28:25 PM
Looks good. From what I can tell the front and rear are pretty level with the SN95 springs in front and the stock LX springs in the rear. GT springs correct? What year SN95 GT? Also did it take an alignment without caster/camber plates? Just wondering ;).
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: Beau on April 02, 2014, 07:30:33 PM
Post by: Beau on April 02, 2014, 07:30:33 PM
His is pretty similar to how the front of mine sits with '97 GT springs. There's no rake to mine though, with the '97 GT springs and nothing in the trunk. Dead level. Probably an inch and 3/4 drop, maybe two. Never did measure, but it sure isn't looking like the 4x4 that it did before i swapped everything.
I've got some 2000 GT springs waiting to go in sometime, although the gain and little extra drop won't be worth the trouble, probably.
I might just sell them and try to find some used Bullitt springs for when I do decide to get back on board..err, 'Bird.
I've got some 2000 GT springs waiting to go in sometime, although the gain and little extra drop won't be worth the trouble, probably.
I might just sell them and try to find some used Bullitt springs for when I do decide to get back on board..err, 'Bird.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on April 03, 2014, 11:43:30 AM
Post by: GDawg148 on April 03, 2014, 11:43:30 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;431713
Looks good. From what I can tell the front and rear are pretty level with the SN95 springs in front and the stock LX springs in the rear. GT springs correct? What year SN95 GT? Also did it take an alignment without caster/camber plates? Just wondering ;).
The front springs are 94-95 SN95 GT springs with the stock LX springs in the back. I feel like it has little rake, but I'm not sure. Maybe I'm comparing my old height too much.
And I didnt have to do any CC plates, the ride hasn't really changed at all. I'm going to get an alignment when I decide if I want the GT springs in the back.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on April 03, 2014, 11:47:02 AM
Post by: GDawg148 on April 03, 2014, 11:47:02 AM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;431715
His is pretty similar to how the front of mine sits with '97 GT springs. There's no rake to mine though, with the '97 GT springs and nothing in the trunk. Dead level. Probably an inch and 3/4 drop, maybe two. Never did measure, but it sure isn't looking like the 4x4 that it did before i swapped everything.
I've got some 2000 GT springs waiting to go in sometime, although the gain and little extra drop won't be worth the trouble, probably.
I might just sell them and try to find some used Bullitt springs for when I do decide to get back on board..err, 'Bird.
It's hard for me to tell if my car is level now, or if it has a little rake. It looks good either way.
I am thinking I may use Mach 1 springs if I decide to go lower, and then do 94-95 springs in the rear. But this would be in the future.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 03, 2014, 03:08:35 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 03, 2014, 03:08:35 PM
Quote from: GDawg148;431747
The front springs are 94-95 SN95 GT springs with the stock LX springs in the back. I feel like it has little rake, but I'm not sure. Maybe I'm comparing my old height too much.
And I didnt have to do any CC plates, the ride hasn't really changed at all. I'm going to get an alignment when I decide if I want the GT springs in the back.
I see. Cool. I didn't want to buy caster/camber plates as I've got a couple year old strut mounts on my Thunderbird. I'll just pick up a set of front springs for a 94-95 Mustang GT and swap 'em in when I get a chance. Thanks :).
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: Beau on April 03, 2014, 03:30:14 PM
Post by: Beau on April 03, 2014, 03:30:14 PM
Lou, I'd go for the newer year springs, as you've got the aluminum heads...seems like the newer springs have a bit less installed ride height. Might be a little more gainful.
Then again, I have iron heads, and mine came down pretty nicely. If I had the '00 springs in now, I'd have a better comparison, but alas, the Sport is on the back burner at this time.
Then again, I have iron heads, and mine came down pretty nicely. If I had the '00 springs in now, I'd have a better comparison, but alas, the Sport is on the back burner at this time.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 03, 2014, 03:54:56 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 03, 2014, 03:54:56 PM
I might go with 99-04 Mustang GT springs. The front end on mine came up a bit (~1/2 inch) with the swap to aluminum heads.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: krimpernyc on April 06, 2014, 08:29:22 PM
Post by: krimpernyc on April 06, 2014, 08:29:22 PM
Hi Gdawg148:)
what are you using for Struts & Shocks? swaybars? with this setup?
thanx :)
what are you using for Struts & Shocks? swaybars? with this setup?
thanx :)
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: vinnietbird on April 06, 2014, 09:06:46 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on April 06, 2014, 09:06:46 PM
I use stock Sport/Turbo Coupe sway bars, Monroe shocks up front, and air shocks in the back for a Mustang with ChuckW Mustang shock adapters.
Title: Ordered Springs Yesterday
Post by: GDawg148 on April 06, 2014, 11:20:16 PM
Post by: GDawg148 on April 06, 2014, 11:20:16 PM
Quote from: krimpernyc;431898
Hi Gdawg148:)
what are you using for Struts & Shocks? swaybars? with this setup?
thanx :)
As far as I know, everything is stock (or been upgraded with wear over time)