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TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

Since I've put the TC shocks (PRC) in my white '88, as well as the swaybar, I was wondering if the TC springs were a bit stiffer than the V6 springs?
I do remember the thread that discussed this, but I can't find it now..
Anyhow, since I need new control arm bushings, I figured if the TC springs were a bit stiffer, while I had it all apart, I'd slap 'em in there as well.
The rear is still the 7.5 though :flame:  but I'm holdin out for a '94-'98 Stang rear, already sold the TC 8.8
Still have yet to install the TC struts, kinda waiting till some personal stuff here at home settles before I get too involved with tearing the front of my car apart again.
Next things on my list include the TC brakes, front swaybar, stuts, and a new quick ratio steering rack..if memory serves me correctly, the Sports, as well as TC's got the quick ratio rack, right? I know V8 Mustangs did as well..
thanks guys!
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

Reply #1 –
My car has the quick ratio.
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TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

Reply #2 –
factory, or did you put it in...i seem to remeber this being talked over before...sorry to bring up old. already mentioned info though..
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

Reply #3 –
*looks down at yahoo*
lol
 
but anyway.. yes I have the just over 2.5 turns lock to lock rack in my car.
One 88

TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

Reply #4 –
my 87 v6 has quick ration where neither of my 86 5.0's do. I think most if not all 87-88's got em.

I would imagine the rear of a turbo coupe to be about the same as that of a v-6 car. The only thing diffrent is the rear end as far as weight goes.
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TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

Reply #5 –
I'm not sure how they are differnt but there is a difference in the springs I would say they are stiffer because it is a sportier of a car than the base model. But I don't have any real info to prove it.
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TC rear springs in a Base/V6 car question..

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Quote from: ipsd
I'm not sure how they are differnt but there is a difference in the springs I would say they are stiffer because it is a sportier of a car than the base model. But I don't have any real info to prove it.

You pull that out of the same ass you did the 5 lug tc snowflakes?
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