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Im taking apart the old 88 t bird and one of the things on my list to replace is the front struts. What options are out there not something to expensive and something that will ride good.? Anyone have pictures or advice on what I should do.?
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Kuch
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Manlius, NY USA
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Well, you can use the standard KYB replacement struts. I have used them before, but I felt they were too soft, but that is just me. I replaced them with a set of orange Konis for an SN-95 Mustang, much better for my setup
1988 Turbo Coupe, Black/Black, 5 Speed, Moonroof, T3/T4, ported E6, 255LPH, Kirban, Stinger Exhaust, MGW shifter, K&N, Gillis valve, BP1.5, PIMPx, Koni's
1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL, 390 6V, Big Solid cam, Headers,3.89's, 4 Speed, Vast and fast
1960 Ford Starliner, 292 Y Block, 312 4bbl intake, headers, 3 Speed, slow and low
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Mikey97D
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CONNECTICUT
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I am running the KYB GR-2 struts and matching shocks.
Stiffer than the original ride but I don't lose a cap on New England roads when they get bumpy.
I highly recommend changing the coil springs with the new dampers.
1988 TC, 5 spd, Stinger 3" Exhaust, Schneider Roller Cam, -4° Cam Pulley, Cone Filter, Gilles Boost Control Valve set at 17 psi, Walbro 255 lph, CHE Rear Lower and Upper Control Arms, Braided Brake Lines, Hawk HPS 5.0 Front and HPS (F) Rear, CRES Inserts in front calipers, and '93 Cobra Wheels with General 235/50R17 Tires.
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(04-15-2024, 02:23 PM)Kuch Wrote: Well, you can use the standard KYB replacement struts. I have used them before, but I felt they were too soft, but that is just me. I replaced them with a set of orange Konis for an SN-95 Mustang, much better for my setup
Is there an adapter bracket the I will need to make this work?
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Mikey97D
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CONNECTICUT
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04-17-2024, 12:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-17-2024, 12:09 PM by Mikey97D.
Edit Reason: added rear shock option bracket.
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(04-16-2024, 02:06 PM)Charlesw Wrote: (04-15-2024, 02:23 PM)Kuch Wrote: Well, you can use the standard KYB replacement struts. I have used them before, but I felt they were too soft, but that is just me. I replaced them with a set of orange Konis for an SN-95 Mustang, much better for my setup
Is there an adapter bracket the I will need to make this work?
No. The SN95 front struts are longer than Mustang Foxbody. The Thunderbird has longer front struts similar to the SN95.
Edit: There is a bracket for the rear shocks you can get to use the shorter shocks off a Mustang for more choices.
1988 TC, 5 spd, Stinger 3" Exhaust, Schneider Roller Cam, -4° Cam Pulley, Cone Filter, Gilles Boost Control Valve set at 17 psi, Walbro 255 lph, CHE Rear Lower and Upper Control Arms, Braided Brake Lines, Hawk HPS 5.0 Front and HPS (F) Rear, CRES Inserts in front calipers, and '93 Cobra Wheels with General 235/50R17 Tires.
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