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325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

I finially got some updated pics of the Gray Bird with the re-located rear and tires. As you can tell, this is my wife's ride. But I love driving it as well. :D

Here is how I got the BFG Drag Radials to fit in the un-tubbed wheel-wells.
I stretched the Mustang Southside lowers 3/4 inch and notched them to lower the car. Then air up both air bags to pre-load the suspension with 35 psi. I re-installed the factory upper control arms but I boxed them with flat plate. 87-88 Turbo Coupe rear way bar.

Then I put 79-93 Stang axles with 3/8 inch wheel spacers to center the tire in the fenderwell for a rub-free fit. The fender lip has been rolled.

Wheels are 15 x 9 with 5.5 back spacing.

I am glad it is finished.
The car rides much better now (especially without the solid adjustable uppers) and is a joy to drive on the highway. :D





Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #1 –
I just had to pick my jaw up off the floor.  That is a BAD mother!!!  I wish I could say my car rides good.  With lowering springs, CHE control arms, and 17" wheels the ride suffers a little.

Nice work and get us some vids of some track runs!!
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #2 –
What tires are those?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #3 –
wow that bad ass.
84 el camino ss-daily driver(efi mild sbc,2004r, posi 3:42 rear.)
84 mercury cougar v6- was a v6/ nitrous drag car, going back to mostly stock
81 chevy malibu-protouring/  drag car.( efi sbc supercharged 283 that will rev to the moon, 2004r, 4:11 posi rear)

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #4 –
 good looking car!

This may have been mentioned before but im still new here, I like the emblem on the trunk lid! lol
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #5 –
That looks friggin' awesome! :bowdown:

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #6 –
good to know that i wont have a problem with 295/50-15's on mine....
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #7 –
LOOKIN SWEET T-BIRD GUY!!!!!!!!! man,.... now you gotta do somethin else to youre car, just so itll look cooler!!!!(than the wifes)) LOL!!!!!
X2 on the vids!!!
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #8 –
 THAT'S SSWEEEEET !!,,,,,,,,,,is that a gray, or some shade of green?? with this antique puter i have at work it is kinda hard to tell
88 sport,TW heads, comp xe270hr, cobra u/Tmoss ported lower, 65 mm throttle body, under drives,smog delete,
1.7 roller rockers, cai, k&n, bbk adj regulator, 76mm Pro-m,all MSD ign. MSD dist,18° base timing, 3g alt.1 5/8 ceramic headers, 255lph walbro, 2.5" h-pipe, flowmasters, silverfox valvebody, 3.73 gear,
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/flipnbird/DSCF0185.jpg ( RIP : ( )

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #9 –
What size are the tires in your sig?
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Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
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325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #10 –
Looks mean :evilgrin:

Your hood is up in the back ;)
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #11 –
how close are you to the inner fenders?

you said you notched the LCAs to lower it, but the bags are pumped up to 35psi, so is it lowered?
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT
 

325-50-15's on a 83-88T-Bird /Cougar...they fit well

Reply #12 –
That is perfect placement & amount of tire.  A+!!