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sn95 springs and thundercat struts

I know this has been beaten to death like a pinata full of crack cocaine but I am wondering if people are still using their shocks and struts that are specific to our cars when converting to sn95 springs?

The car is an 88 XR-7

I am looking at getting some used sn95 springs to lower my car a little.  I still have good struts in the front and free new Gabriel replacement shocks in the back.  The quad shocks were replaced 20k miles ago.

What I was reading from past posts was the stock shocks and struts bottoming out when using ANY Mustang springs.  Am I understanding this correct?

I guess I am a little confused and undecided on what to do.  I thought about getting Moog replacements specific to my car but I would like it lowered a little and still ride nice without too much alterations. The objective is I am rebuilding the entire front end (besides the K member and steering rack), going with 11" spindles and rotors and want it to be done right the first time.

Thank you!
Tim

sn95 springs and thundercat struts

Reply #1
I'm using my stock struts with the SN-95 springs. Same with the shocks (I use air shocks), and have had no issues at all.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

sn95 springs and thundercat struts

Reply #2
No issues with mine, either. I've '97 GT springs, Tbird struts, and Fox shocks in the rear with Chuck W's adapter (otherwise, use rear shocks for a Tbird, Fox Stang shocks are a bit shorter, hence using Chuck's adaptor.)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

 

sn95 springs and thundercat struts

Reply #3
Thank you, that's what I needed to hear!