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Going back to stock springs, need advice

Today I jacked the car up, dropped the lca's and removed the Steeda springs I've had in the car since 2004 or so.  I've decided to go back to more of a stock-ish ride height for several reasons.  Mainly that I'm tired of sing on everything and that the Steeda fox Mustang springs ride horribly (not sure what was I thinking).  I also am starting to get a little nostalgic as to what the car looked like stock with the old 14" 8-holes. 

So as of right now, the ole bird is sporting Turbo Coupe rear springs along with the CHE adjustable upper and lower control arms.

I measured from the ground to the tops of the fender lip and it measures the exact same as my bro's '96 T-bird.  So I guess I am as close to stock height as I can get.  I also figure the springs will settle a little (I put some weights off my lawn tractor in the trunk to maybe help them settle faster).

Here is a pic of her current "ass-in-the-air" :mullet: stance:



So now I just have to make a decision as to how I shall go in the wheel/tire department.  I think 17's will look bad with the stock ride height.  I had planned on redrilling for 5-lug and going with some Bullits (that way I can re-use my current tires).  But now I am thinking of going with turbines, welds, 8-holes,?????

What do you guys think would be a good wheel/tire combo?  I need some opinons!
'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

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #1 –
Grab a pair of SN-95 spring for the rear (cheap and easy to find).They'll lower the car a little,but won't se anything.I have them on the Sport,and,they have a near stock feel to them.Not a harsh ride.

The Cobras still look great on that car.
'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..

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #2 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;338787
Grab a pair of SN-95 springs.

Yep. :D
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #3 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;338787
The Cobras still look great on that car.


x2, just looks like it needs a little beefier of a tire though

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #4 –
Guys, I'm over the Cobra's.  I'm over being lowered.  :D

I think with smaller diameter wheels and matching front springs it will look good.

EDIT:  Hope you guys realize I have Moog TC-spec front springs to install as well!!  I started thinking that maybe you were under the impression I was going to leave it with the ass jacked up like that!  I'm not that redneck.  lol
'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

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #5 –
I think it would look awesome with a set of turbines....
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #6 –
Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;338858
I think it would look awesome with a set of turbines....


I agree...they're just so darn hard to find in good shape.
'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

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #7 –
Quote from: 50tbrd88;338859
I agree...they're just so darn hard to find in good shape.


I know it. I have been looking for the black turbines with a plosihed lip that came on the '88-'89 LSC's for my Mark.
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #8 –
Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;338861
I know it. I have been looking for the black turbines with a plosihed lip that came on the '88-'89 LSC's for my Mark.

I've got a set of mark turbines, that's exactly what I planned to do with them once I got the 5 lug taken care of...;)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #9 –
So can anyone photoshop taller rear tires on...just curious as to how it would look.
'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

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #10 –
If youy got rims like mine, then we'd definitely be twins...

Although I still have a v-6. Sadface....
-'88 Tbird 3.8
-2012 Altima 2.5 BASE. 
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Future: Budget 5.0 300 HP.

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #11 –
Quote from: RunninWild;338899
If youy got rims like mine, then we'd definitely be twins...

Although I still have a v-6. Sadface....


lol...at this point I'm thinking rather hard about turbines.  They would look pretty slick if I could find a set and paint them a silver similar to my Cobras.
'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

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #12 –
Quote from: 50tbrd88;338955
lol...at this point I'm thinking rather hard about turbines.  They would look pretty slick if I could find a set and paint them a silver similar to my Cobras.


They are out there for sure , I bought a set of five a few months ago for $50
Fox-less at the moment

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #13 –
I'm sure you could find someone to do a trade in short order.Check the Corral.
'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..

Going back to stock springs, need advice

Reply #14 –
Snowflakes;)
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.