when lowering an 87-88 tc?

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when lowering an 87-88 tc?

January 26, 2008, 07:55:40 AM

which suspension do i use to rid myself of the autoride and lower the car a bit? i'd imagine that i'd just use 83-86 parts, but thought i'd ask first.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #1 – January 31, 2008, 09:11:40 PM

I would think that mustang stuff would be best. 87-93

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #2 – February 01, 2008, 10:20:55 AM

I'm planning to use '87-93 Mustang shocks & struts with Thunderbird strut mounts.

Just keep in mind you need some of chuck's brackets for Fox rear shocks...otherwise you need '94+ shocks, I think.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #3 – February 01, 2008, 11:58:50 AM

Quote from: Red_LX;201361

...otherwise you need '94+ shocks, I think.

Nope!

ALL 79-04 Mustang rear shock are too short.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #4 – February 01, 2008, 03:39:44 PM

Ah. I couldn't remember if it was all of them or just the fox shocks.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #5 – February 01, 2008, 07:44:01 PM

Start here...

http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=62
Most of the images are gone, but the info is still there.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #6 – February 01, 2008, 09:56:51 PM

Quote from: Red_LX;201361

I'm planning to use '87-93 Mustang shocks & struts with Thunderbird strut mounts.

Just keep in mind you need some of chuck's brackets for Fox rear shocks...otherwise you need '94+ shocks, I think.

I used these for the rear with my lakewoods

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #7 – February 01, 2008, 11:43:54 PM

I have those on my rear shocks as well.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #8 – February 01, 2008, 11:46:38 PM

I already bought some of Chuck's brackets so I'm using those. *shrug*

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #9 – February 02, 2008, 05:13:23 PM

Quote from: Red_LX;201554

I already bought some of Chuck's brackets so I'm using those. *shrug*

Me too.

I had those shock extenders on a 79 LeBaron once, and they broke within a month. That said, the rear on those cars is leaf spring, and I had shackle extensions on it too. Oh the youngun days.

As for using Chucks shock extensions, I also plan to use 94-04 Mustang lowering springs, and CHE adjustable control arms. If this won't work, let me know, please.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #10 – February 03, 2008, 01:35:52 AM

Well, I have a hunch you may find the rear TOO low with '94+ lowering springs.

I have stockers in the rear of mine and they lowered it at least an inch.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #11 – February 03, 2008, 10:11:34 AM

You may be right. I'm looking for close to 3" lowering overall. I have a fox mustang rear, and am mini-tubbing the rear. I have a 9" Moser rear going in eventually, and I'm not sure if the 9" housing by nature will lift it back up 1/2" or not. I'm sure there will be many revisions as I go, lol.

when lowering an 87-88 tc?

Reply #12 – February 03, 2008, 02:04:29 PM

3"?

You're really not supposed to go over 2 on this type of suspension, or it gets thrown all out of whack.

Hell, mine is about 1.5-2" in front and 1-1.5" and it's as low as I ever want it to be, maybe even too low. You really gotta watch with these things since they have such large front and rear overhangs. As it is, my car drags a lot.