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1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Hello everyone.

I got this 88 cougar 5.0L, looking for lowering springs for performance. Where can i find some springs? or whats best?

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #1 –
I have '99 Mustang (SN-95) springs all around. They have a great road feel, not real stiff, yet well mannered, and they can be had for cheap. They were a direct swap, but I'd recommend having the front end aligned afterward. They lowered my Sport about 1 1/2 to 2 inches all around which leaves the car very functional, and able to take a speed bump without having to come to a near stop like those low rider weenies.
'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..

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #2 –
This is a well-discussed subject here.  Give the search function a go.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #3 –
So you think it will fit direct, where can i get the sn-95

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #4 –
Those springs can be had at any salvage yard, Ebay,the Corral forum,etc.

They are a direct fit, but you'll need a front end alignment after any lowering of the front.
'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..

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #5 –
Ohh. Replying to this to also say thanks as this sounds like something I might wanna try IF it will work on an '86 TC.. will it pair up correctly on my 86 too?
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1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #6 –
Quote from: fluke;359668
Ohh. Replying to this to also say thanks as this sounds like something I might wanna try IF it will work on an '86 TC.. will it pair up correctly on my 86 too?

 
I dont know why it wouldnt??
Mike

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #7 –
Do not use Fox Mustang 5.0 front springs or the front tires will be on the inner fenders.  At least that is what happened on my '83 with the 16" wheels (245/50/16's) back in the day.

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #8 –
but yours its a 83, 5.8 and mines itss a 88 5.0L
 

1988 Cougar 5.0L Looking for lowering Springs--- Need Help---

Reply #9 –
Sorry. Was just general information. When I put the Fox springs in the car it was with the original 5.0 CFI motor and the T-5.

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp