Need spring hellp now!

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Need spring hellp now!

February 03, 2005, 09:07:49 PM

The website I was going to buy the Eibach Pro springs from said they don't carry them no more, but its still on there website. Go Figure. Any way I am looking for a set of springs for my '86 V8 T-Bird for autocrossing. Would like to know where I can get some spring within the next week. really would like to know. Any help is appreciated.

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Reply #1 – February 03, 2005, 09:29:19 PM

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/makeId-1000114/p-4817/c-10101/modelId-1001315

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Reply #2 – February 03, 2005, 09:54:50 PM

I noticed them there, but do you know if they have them and what are the spring rates.

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Reply #3 – February 03, 2005, 10:05:44 PM

the rears are unavailable through jc whitney

run your stock stuff, get a feel for the car before you make any changes, making a bunch of changes makes it hard to get a good starting point for mods

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Reply #4 – February 03, 2005, 10:29:29 PM

I understand but I needed some new springs anyway, mine are sagging in the front BAD.

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Reply #5 – February 03, 2005, 10:32:13 PM

I just got a set of 1in drop springs for a sn95. It dropped my 88 xr7 about 1.5in all around. They are the Ford motor sport springs. The ride was fine until I installed the heavy duty shocks. The ride quality isn't all that great now but its nice to be able to corner without alot of body roll. Plus the roads here in Illinois suck with our car swallowing pot holes.

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Reply #6 – February 03, 2005, 10:53:15 PM

I was thinking about that but not sure, if that worked for you maybe it can work for me. Was it the M-5300-C kit or something else?

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Reply #7 – February 03, 2005, 10:56:42 PM

I am wanting to say it was the F kit but I am not sure anymore.

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Reply #8 – February 03, 2005, 11:07:59 PM

Don't use the C kit rears on a Tbird/Cougar...load rating is too low.

Fronts are nice though.

"F" kit sounds about right for one of the SN-95 kits, and the load ratings on the rear springs is much better.

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Reply #9 – February 03, 2005, 11:13:26 PM

C kit is only good if you are looking for a low stance.

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Reply #10 – February 03, 2005, 11:23:29 PM

yeah and C springs might be to low to shove 245/50/16 tires underneath huh! And I would have to buy both kits if I want the C fronts and F rears i'll bet. Nice idea but to much money.

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Reply #11 – February 04, 2005, 07:21:41 AM

I use C kits on the front with a 1/4" spacer....work fine and sit fine. They also have a nice spring rate. The rears are just too wimpy for the backs of these cars.

Give the F's a try.

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Reply #12 – February 04, 2005, 10:55:41 AM

I have 225/50 R16 on mine and I don't think I would have any problem fitting 245's.

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Reply #13 – February 04, 2005, 11:57:32 AM

I've got 245 front 255 rear...and I know folks who have wider. My ex's 83 ran 245/50-16s and it was as low as mine is. It will depend more on your wheels.

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Reply #14 – February 04, 2005, 10:26:04 PM

i used to run truck tires on mine lol, 255 60-15, and 225/70-15 on seperate occasions, and never had problems. (truck tires are good for hopp'n curbs :p)