Body Roll May 31, 2007, 03:11:34 PM Now I know these are big cars and they're obviously going to roll around the corners a bit. But is there anyway to eliminate a small portion of this rolling? Any suggestions? Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #1 – May 31, 2007, 03:22:44 PM Sure. Bigger sway bars, stiffer springs, different shocks/struts.......There's many different types out there too. Just do a little research in the suspension part of these forums and you'll hopefully get some ideas on what would work best for what you want. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #2 – May 31, 2007, 03:27:37 PM If you're still running tires similar to the ones shown in your sig, an upgrade to high performance tires (and better wheels) makes a big difference too.My old '90 2.3L Mustang originally came with a 7/8" front swaybar, no rear bar, and 205/70R14's on steelies. I put on swaybars from a V8 (front & rear) and 10-holes with 225/60R15's on them and holy what a difference! Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #4 – May 31, 2007, 04:28:42 PM Lots you can do.Stiffen the chassis as much as you can.Big, aftermarket sway bars with spherical bearing ends.Del-Alum bushings on lower control arms in front and rear. Generally remove any rubber from the suspension.Stiffer springs. I used 1000# fronts and about 200# rears and still plenty soft for the street.Racing valved struts and shocks.16"-18" lightweight wheels and low profile, SOFT, tires.Then you'll be cornering so hard and fast you'll need bigger brakes and a racing seat and harness to hold you in.Have fun!Dave Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #5 – May 31, 2007, 04:46:45 PM Hey prototype what springs are you using at a 1000#?And on what?,you got a pic. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #6 – May 31, 2007, 10:08:47 PM Biggest difference I've ever noticed is going from the skinny 14's to some wider, shorter sidewall 15's. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #7 – May 31, 2007, 10:16:34 PM Sorry, I don't remember where I got those exact springs. They were black. I had at least 3 sets from various places.I'm bad about not taking pics. I never knew anyone but me messed with these cars. And mine got crushed about 4 years ago now. I cut the car up and hauled it all off for s. All my springs, Griggs torque arm, etc. I saved the Konis and brakes, 9", pedals, some interior.It was a black 87 sport. I miss that car. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #8 – June 01, 2007, 01:25:46 AM I got a way to stop it.Its called Griggs Racing :)I'd wager that my 88 has less body roll than most out there, with the exception of mabey Chucks. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #9 – June 01, 2007, 04:12:46 AM Ok I guess I'll give the cheaper solution. Your car has how many miles? I just replaced the sway bar bracket bushings and end links on my 83. An amazing difference from about 40 bucks in parts. I used all Energy Suspension parts that I got from a local parts store. Even if your sway bar parts look good replace them.Does your car have a rear bar? If not get one, they can be had for next to nothing. Also the rear control arm bushings can be replaced with E/S parts for about $80 in parts and some time. Made a hell of a difference on my 88.Get a set of TC snowflakes, another thing that can be found for next to nothing. They look great on Cougars and you can find Cougar head center caps on a lot MN-12's and XR-7's that had ten holes. Get a set of 235/55's I wouldn't go any bigger, I had 245/50's on mine and they bulged a bit.Just that will make the car handle amazingly better and can be done for near nothing, most expensive part being tires.Other than that do a good once over on the car and make sure everything is in good shape and no loose suspension parts. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #10 – June 01, 2007, 05:45:31 PM Thanks for the help everyone! Uh the car has 138K I don't know what that transfers to miles but I could always go out to my car and press that button on the dash lol. And yes I'm still running those spokes, I found 3 good turbines at a junkyard but I couldn't find the last one. Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #11 – June 02, 2007, 08:16:15 AM Quote from: Chuck W;150962Mine doesn't roll :p It just ROCKS! :D Quote Selected
Body Roll Reply #12 – June 05, 2007, 07:55:22 AM QuoteUh the car has 138K I don't know what that transfers to miles but I could always go out to my car and press that button on the dash lol. I had about that same mileage when I bought mine.... 11 1/2 years ago.Now it says 121K (again). But when I press "the button" and do the mile/kilometer calculation, it really means 321K. I hope yours says around 85,700mi. Quote Selected
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