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Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Just thought I would post a couple of pics of my progess today. Since I am completely rebuilding my car basically from the ground up.

All that remains before I get her on the road again is to rebuild the rear suspension and install my new motor and trans.

Cant wait to complete her !









1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #1 –
Looking Nice!  While you have everything apart, i would suggest painting those calipers!  I just dont look right with everything else painted.  All in All though, looks very nice!
88 TC, Lots of Mods.

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Reply #2 –
you mean the steering knuckles, i agree shoot some paint on them ! looks good otherwise
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
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R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #3 –
Sweet, looks like you did what I did (replaced everything). I didn't bother painting anything except the control arm, though...

Did you do any upgrades (11" brakes, poly bushings, larger sway bar, etc)? Or is it a stock rebuild?
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #4 –
Well, I did all poly bushings, Isolaters, greasable sway bar bushings and in fact it is all energy suspension stuff also it is the stock 1 5/16" TC sway bar. Basically a stock rebuild though.

I didnt paint the calipers or spindles because I havent decided whether or not I want to upgrade the brakes and all that stuff. But maybe I will just for the hell of it through some paint on the spindles, it was a little cold to paint today anyway, it was 40 degrees and my garage isnt heated.

Right now I just want to get it back on the road, its been down for almost 2 years and I miss driving her.

Thanks for the compliments too !
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #5 –
Can I ask what springs you're running?  I'm still at a loss for what to stuff into my own '85 car.

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #6 –
I am running stock replacements(springs), didnt want to lower the car at all. I am going to put 17's on her.
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #7 –
D'oh!  For some reason I didn't think they were stock just because they were red.

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #8 –
Looking good!

Finally Some Progress on Suspension.

Reply #9 –
Very nice looking car!! Hope you get it put together soon so you can enjoy it. I feel your pain though about not being able to drive it for 2 yrs. Mines been a "Work in progress" now for 5 yrs. 3 of those were without a garage at all. Very nice work on cleaning and painting it.

John


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Reply #10 –
man oh man, that's awsome !!