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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

ok guys i got my 87 back together and drove it home tonight but it is sitting awfull awfull low.

Setup

86 k member

86 control arms

87 t/c spindles with 84 svo rotors

stock 86 t/c springs

87-93 mustang struts with t/c mounts

Why would the car sit 3" or so lower in my 87 then they did in the 86?
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #1 –
Well changed the struts no change .... this sucks
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #2 –
the springs are shot, would be my guess.

TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #3 –
The stock T/C 4cyl springs in my 86' T/C were pretty darn worn too, but mine were also cut 1 coil.
In you car, did you have the V8 in the 86' as well?? it shouldn't have dropped between cars if that was the case, but the t/c springs aren't as heavy as the springs in a 86' V8 car either.

What parts are going to be available?? How's the front bumper cover and header panel???? :D

East Ridge.......That's just NW of Chattanooga isn't it?? I used to live in Collegedale.


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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #4 –
He said 86 t/c springs.
One 88

TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #5 –
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;120414
the springs are shot, would be my guess.

I would go with that. What happened to your 87 springs?
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #6 –
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;120345
Well changed the struts no change .... this sucks


Struts have Nothing to do with ride height... Springs are likely the culprit...  Apparently the combo of heavier car and engine is too much for the '86 springs... If you had used later control arms, I'd say maybe the spring pockets were deeper...

I'm very happy with the height of my '88 TC. With the 5.0 and AOD, sets about 3/4"-7/8" lower than a stock '87-'88 TC

TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #7 –
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;120517
Struts have Nothing to do with ride height... Springs are likely the culprit...  Apparently the combo of heavier car and engine is too much for the '86 springs... If you had used later control arms, I'd say maybe the spring pockets were deeper...

I'm very happy with the height of my '88 TC. With the 5.0 and AOD, sets about 3/4"-7/8" lower than a stock '87-'88 TC



The 87 is probly real close to the same weight the whole suspension sans spindles is from the 86 t/c I jusy put it all in my 87. i will try to post some pics up tonight it sits as low if not lower then the 88 5.0 car i had with the springs cut 2 coils.
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #8 –
Quote from: 1BadBird;120426
The stock T/C 4cyl springs in my 86' T/C were pretty darn worn too, but mine were also cut 1 coil.
In you car, did you have the V8 in the 86' as well?? it shouldn't have dropped between cars if that was the case, but the t/c springs aren't as heavy as the springs in a 86' V8 car either.

What parts are going to be available?? How's the front bumper cover and header panel???? :D

East Ridge.......That's just NW of Chattanooga isn't it?? I used to live in Collegedale.


my car is back 2.3T now, Claude has first dibs on the cover, and yeah east ridge is just outside of chattanooga:pbb:
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #9 –
pic of the 86
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #10 –
:birdsmily:
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #11 –
That doesn't look "low" to me......
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #12 –
Me either - my 5.0 with 87 TC springs sits lower than that (smaller fender gap, and that's with 225/60R15 tires)
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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 ♣

TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Chuck W;120717
That doesn't look "low" to me......



those pics are decieving i will take some daytime pics it has a nasty rake
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TECH: 87 t/c with 86 k member and springs

Reply #14 –
That just means the arse is too high :hick:
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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 ♣