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rims and lowering

i want to know whats the biggest size you can put on a 1987 t bird stock no modifications  with 4 lugs an is it goo d to cut the springs in order to lower it or is it better to buy them new or is it a big difference betwwen cut and new springs

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Reply #1
I would look into some 1994 to 1998 convertable mustang springs. It will drop your car at least 1 inch in the front. the back will need something more spiffy. If you look into http://www.coolcats.net under the tech section and look into suspension it wil show you alot of stuff that you can do. Do not cut your springs. It will bounce funny.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #2
cutting your springs is dangerous and frankly, stupid.

i think the biggest 4 lug wheel you are gonna find to fit the tbird would be the 17" 93 cobra wheels.
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Roll on 26's dawg!

Ugh. :rolleyes: