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Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 20, 2017, 09:27:56 PM
Can I use fox mustang lowering springs for my 88 TC.
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: Chuck W on February 21, 2017, 10:18:32 AM
So, we do have a working search function, and this topic has been gone over and over, and then over some more.

Take a few minutes and do some reading.
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: GDawg148 on February 21, 2017, 11:34:13 AM
^^^^^^^^^
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 12:36:46 PM
Geee thanks for your input..I research alot but it was just a question a simple yes or no would have worked. Thanks alot
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 12:47:40 PM
Last time I checked this forum was to help ppl. I k ow it's a on going topic..I also know I'm not the only person that's wants to lower their car..So I was at work and when I had time I was looking at springs for my car.. Yes I should have researched on this forum but I figured I would get a yes or no answer..It takes less time to type in yes or no than it does what was typed in..thanks
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: Chuck W on February 21, 2017, 01:09:18 PM
It takes the same amount of time for you to search as it does to complain about me suggesting that you search for a well-discussed topic.

It's not a "yes" or "no" answer to that question, and it's been asked by lots of people over the past couple decades.

I'm not going to feel bad about suggesting that a member who's been on the board since '13 do a little searching.
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 03:22:50 PM
Well I not complaining but if that's what u had to say then u shouldn't have even responded. It's just a question..Sorry I wasted your time
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 03:31:23 PM
But thanks I'll go through the forums and research
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: Haystack on February 21, 2017, 07:32:21 PM
Do a google search. Put in the key words you want, then pute :site foxtbirdcougarforums.com . The forum search fuction kinda sucks.
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 08:17:29 PM
Thanks haystack..I was trying to find what I was looking for but Im not finding
Anything that I'm needing..Some ppl think it's so ez..
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: BornInAFord on February 21, 2017, 08:30:33 PM
For your TC, you want to stay away from Fox springs on the rear unless you have modified your lower control arms. IIRC, the springs are too short and the load rating too light--you'll drag and bottom out.  You may try SN95 springs like the from the 1994-1998 Mustang GT or New Edge springs instead since these have similar load ratings.  Make small cuts as needed to lower.  I was planning on switching to 99 GT springs, but haven't gotten to them yet.

Daniel
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 08:37:37 PM
OK..Did some reading..Sn95 springs are direct fit but I was reading and most of the swaps were n v8 tbirds.
My factory TC should I use v8 or v6 sn springs
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 09:30:28 PM
Thanks Daniel..I posted my last post b4 I seen your post..My only concern right now is v8 or v6 Sn95 springs..My bird factory 4cyl..I don't know what the difference is between the v8 and the v6 springs
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: BornInAFord on February 21, 2017, 10:06:54 PM
If I remember, the SN95 GT springs may be a little lower than stock TC and the 3.8 springs will drop an inch to 1 1/2".  If you do lower the car, don't forget to get caster/camber plates like MM sells.  Your front tires will thank you.
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: wpblackfoxturbo on February 21, 2017, 11:02:06 PM
Thanks for advice..I'm just wanting to lower the front a little..It sits to high. I wish it say like my v8 bird did and I wouldn't worry about it. I probably b going with v6 springs. Thanks abunch
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: Chuck W on February 21, 2017, 11:35:54 PM
If you go to the top of this section, where is says 'Forum Tools", etc, there is a "Search Forum" shortcut. Type in "springs" and you'll get 161 threads...all the way back to when we started the forum on this new site.
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: flipnbird on March 02, 2017, 12:19:34 PM
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?37894-before-and-after&highlight=

2000 mustang springs in back and stock TC springs up front with 1.25" coil cut out......
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: vinnietbird on March 04, 2017, 08:36:39 AM
1999 SN-95 springs on my car......

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/1476092_10203087322370382_522808182_n.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/Vinnietbird/media/1476092_10203087322370382_522808182_n.jpg.html)
Title: Lowering springs for my 88 Tc
Post by: deathbypsi on March 04, 2017, 11:57:46 AM
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?39633-ANyone-using-SN95-coils