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New idea to eliminate sagging of SN95 springs
RDOG Offline
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#1
I am going to try this adapter I had made to see if its a good fix for the sagging in the rear when using SN95 springs on our birds. Spacer right now is 1", so I will test fit and cut down as necessary till I reach the right ride height. Hopefully this will make the SN95 springs more appealing.

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1986 Turbo Coupe. Boport StageIII head, Boport 2.1, Performance Techniques 50 trim hybird, StageII.63, stinger 3" exhaust, Phenolic spacer, Boglog header,NPR FMIC intercooler setup, kirban fpr, bigrmotorsports fuel rail, diablo water meth kit, CAI, remote mount TFI, CHE rear adj control arms, MAC girdle, 8.8 rear disc, aluminum drive shaft, H&R lowerings springs Tbird Turbo Specific, y MAS!!
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Pete D Offline
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#2
Nice idea Chip.
Pete Dunham


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vinnietbird Offline
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#3
I've seen those in various thicknesses on Ebay. I may grab a pair for the Bird.
1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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Ballman Offline
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#4
Hey Chip, next set you make, make an extra set for me , 1 inch will work, or 3/4 too, witch ever size you make . thanks. D.Wilder........ [email protected]


let me know what I owe you , or parts if you need something .
DW
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5.0TurboCoupe1988 Offline
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#5
i use a serpentine water pump pulley from a 5.0 on the top of the spring. it's 1". a v-belt pulley is 1/2". if you look close, you can see it. the spring seats nicely in the pulley.


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1988 TC 2.3/5-Speed, 148K
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RDOG Offline
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#6
5.0TurboCoupe1988 Wrote:i use a serpentine water pump pulley from a 5.0 on the top of the spring. it's 1". a v-belt pulley is 1/2". if you look close, you can see it. the spring seats nicely in the pulley.

What spring is that? Looks like a 5.0 lowering spring
1986 Turbo Coupe. Boport StageIII head, Boport 2.1, Performance Techniques 50 trim hybird, StageII.63, stinger 3" exhaust, Phenolic spacer, Boglog header,NPR FMIC intercooler setup, kirban fpr, bigrmotorsports fuel rail, diablo water meth kit, CAI, remote mount TFI, CHE rear adj control arms, MAC girdle, 8.8 rear disc, aluminum drive shaft, H&R lowerings springs Tbird Turbo Specific, y MAS!!
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5.0TurboCoupe1988 Offline
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RDOG Wrote:What spring is that? Looks like a 5.0 lowering spring


it is.....i also raised the front mount of the lower control arm to add anti-squat to the rear suspension giving the effect of a lift bar. that will add a little to the ride height. it sits about stock to slightly lower with that arrangement.
1988 TC 2.3/5-Speed, 148K
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RDOG Offline
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5.0TurboCoupe1988 Wrote:
RDOG Wrote:What spring is that? Looks like a 5.0 lowering spring


it is.....i also raised the front mount of the lower control arm to add anti-squat to the rear suspension giving the effect of a lift bar. that will add a little to the ride height. it sits about stock to slightly lower with that arrangement.

How did you raise the front mount? Please elaborate. Thanks
1986 Turbo Coupe. Boport StageIII head, Boport 2.1, Performance Techniques 50 trim hybird, StageII.63, stinger 3" exhaust, Phenolic spacer, Boglog header,NPR FMIC intercooler setup, kirban fpr, bigrmotorsports fuel rail, diablo water meth kit, CAI, remote mount TFI, CHE rear adj control arms, MAC girdle, 8.8 rear disc, aluminum drive shaft, H&R lowerings springs Tbird Turbo Specific, y MAS!!
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5.0TurboCoupe1988 Offline
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i drilled new holes about 1.25" higher in the torque box and reinforced it with battle boxes. there's plenty of room, even to use the factory control arms. i used mustang battle boxes......the hole is higher and locates where to drill.
1988 TC 2.3/5-Speed, 148K
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ianbfromct Offline
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#10
Great idea..id buy a set as a cheaper alternative to the adjustable control arms
88 5 speed TC
-3" DP,lowered, 255 Walbro, Gillis valve, Cobra R's, bondo/rust, Stinger's PIMP Ecu
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