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Which springs to use?

Which springs would be good to drop the front of the Sport about 1-1 1/2 inches?I've seen the Stang lowering springs,but didn't know how well they would work on our cars as far as the actual drop would be on my car ('88 Sport).Something I want to do as soon as spring gets here.That comes early here in Oklahoma.
'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..

Which springs to use?

Reply #1 –
I've heard or rather, read about some fellas using the newer Cobra springs, at the expense of a harsher ride.
Most likely the 96-98 springs, as the IRS springs would be different.
'84 Mustang
'98 Explorer 5.0
'03 Focus, dropped a valve seat. yay. freakin' split port engines...
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Reply #2 –
The reqar I'm not worried about,and I really don't want a really harsh ride.I understand that I can't have a Lincoln feel to it,but an inch to an inch and a half lower with a decent ride would be nice.
'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..

Which springs to use?

Reply #3 –
Try picking up some 5.0 Mustang springs that are supposed to lower them about an inch or so. I have used BBK coils up front in mine and they brought the front down nicely. I don't know how much exactly but it wasn't anything excessive, I never got it aligned afterward and I'm not getting any weird wear on my tires (well except for wearing out the outside edges ;))

Oh yeah, the ride mostly sucks if you're on any kind of rough road, but then it wasn't any better with the stock springs. I think it's the PRC struts more than anything. Car feels good and tight and handles awesome, but you feel every bump.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
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Reply #4 –
I already feel most bumps with the low profile tires I'm using.I just need it about an inch or inch and a half lower in the front.I didn't know if Stock Mustang springs were any different than the Sports stock front springs.
'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..

Which springs to use?

Reply #5 –
Everything is a compromise. Bullitt/Mach 1 Springs... seem to be a good "middle of the road" spring set in my experience. The rears will prolly require spacers or adjustable RLCAs...
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

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Reply #6 –
Thanks.The rear of my car is low enough when I take the shock spacers off.They lift the car about 1 3/4 to 2 inches.I need a good spring to lower the front about an inch to an inch and a half.How much do the Mach 1 or Bullitt springs usually run for?
'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..

Which springs to use?

Reply #7 –
Used, you can get a whole set for around $100. Check eBay and corral... it's been awhile since I bought anything Fox related so I'm not too keen on the current market.

I think there are some places that still sell them new. Not sure if they split them up though.
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

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Reply #8 –
Thanks a lot.I'll check the Corral first.
'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..

Which springs to use?

Reply #9 –
I'm sure you've read my posts here, but my ride height is 26.5" from ground to bottom of fender lip with worn 225/60/15's (25.2" diameter) using Mach 1 springs. I got them used for $100.
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

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Reply #10 –
I've got the 17x9 Cobra R wheels,and they don't need to hit the fender lips.I'd like to trade them for a pair of 17x8's.I may just buy the 17x8 wheels and call it good.They hit my struts without spacers.It's always something.No big deal.I can work that out easy.
'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..