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thejon1880 Offline
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#1
Sweet new board......ok my next step in my process is to fix/upgrade my suspension but i need help figuring best stuff to use. I hears its very costly to keep the PRC running, as opposed to putting new adjustable shocks in. any recomendations would be great, maybe previous builds, parts used.
87 Turbo coupe-5 spd-gillis valve-custom hood-K&N in front bumper-and one PORLY running engine.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/340516
Check out the Turbo Bird
LONG WORK IN 0PROGRESS-DONATIONS WELCOME!
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darkthunder Offline
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#2
PRC Shocks and Struts are no longer made. Even if you wanted to replace them, NOS is pretty tough to come by.

And could you be a little more specific?
darkthunder - 85 TC// 302/C4
2009 Subaru WRX//daily driver
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JohnL Offline
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#3
Have you searched yet? It's annoying that you come into the new forum and post the exact same question, expecting different results apparently.
John Lewis
88 TC, 87 XR, 84 SVO
Currently deciding which is worth my time.
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darkthunder Offline
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#4
Hey John,

Which Tokico's are you running? Illumina's or the Blue's?
darkthunder - 85 TC// 302/C4
2009 Subaru WRX//daily driver
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JohnL Offline
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#5
Blues for an SN95. They're a litle firm but big bumps are still softened up enough that it's not unbearable. They definitely got the car under control though.
John Lewis
88 TC, 87 XR, 84 SVO
Currently deciding which is worth my time.
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thejon1880 Offline
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#6
im just looking for some setups that other owners are using, looking at different options, i know i want the CHE performance upper and lower rear, the tokicos seem to be the best match. Im not really concerned about the PRC. What ami going to have to remove to disable switch, will it screw with the comp. I have never done any suspension work and my roomate told me to figure out what i want to put on and well do it as soon as the weather clears up
87 Turbo coupe-5 spd-gillis valve-custom hood-K&N in front bumper-and one PORLY running engine.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/340516
Check out the Turbo Bird
LONG WORK IN 0PROGRESS-DONATIONS WELCOME!
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JohnL Offline
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#7
Did you look at JoeCool's website?
http://jr.rustecat.com/articles/mods.php
He has a link to the writeup on his website there and a parts list.

And did you look at the other thread I started with links about the suspension basics?
http://natomessageboard.com/ultimatebb.p...9;t=000004

Then search for posts by Chuck W for example.

More good links:
http://natomessageboard.com/ultimatebb.p...1;t=001877

Here is a great thread talking about shocks and struts, I concur that Monroes are very soft and don't really do the job on a big car like the T-Bird. I almost lost control of my car at about 70 MPH once with Monroes on the rear because it started "shimmying". Here's the thread:
http://natomessageboard.com/cgi-bin/ulti...057#000003
John Lewis
88 TC, 87 XR, 84 SVO
Currently deciding which is worth my time.
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1988turbotbird Offline
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#8
The PRC shocks and struts arent made anymore?? Ah, that SUCKS!! We'll, when mine wear out, what are the best shocks to go with, Koni adjustables?? or something else...
88 TC/HX35/CAI/3" exhaust/Wilson MS2/Beanman header/Head Work/Laramee Cam/Gillis boost controller/3G alt/Walboro 255 fuel pump/BOV/CHE rear control arms/1" lowered/poly. bushings/Chuck W mounts/6 puck clutch/Pro 5.0 shifter/AEM wideband/Tuning MS..
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JohnL Offline
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#9
Please, there is no simple answer, this is not the way to get the info you want. Did you even read any of the info that has been posted or attempt a search?

And the Merkur is NOT a Mercury!!! The Merkur XR4Ti is a special Ford powered vehicle all to itself, Merkur is the brand and it has nothing to do with Mercury, please educate yourself!
John Lewis
88 TC, 87 XR, 84 SVO
Currently deciding which is worth my time.
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thejon1880 Offline
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#10
um john who said nething about merkurs.....?????and yes i have done some research, but thanx for the sarcasim
87 Turbo coupe-5 spd-gillis valve-custom hood-K&N in front bumper-and one PORLY running engine.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/340516
Check out the Turbo Bird
LONG WORK IN 0PROGRESS-DONATIONS WELCOME!
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