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Recommendation for replacing PRC struts and shocks?
50RACER Offline
Senior Member
#1
Is replacing the PRC struts and shocks with non PRC's on my 88 TC as simple as just obtaining some new ones that are spec'd for say a Sport model or does it get more complicated than that?
87 TC Medium Canyon Red
88 TC Black Beauty
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88 Turbo Coupe Offline
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#2
I have been told Koni Yellow with H & R race springs are amazing, but I don't think you will find anything that handles like the PRC, plus when you are on very rough roads you can set to auto for a smooth ride, I'm trying to find a extra set of PRC struts & shots for our Mark VII Special Edition, I hear they are a direct fit. The automatic switching won't happen due to lack of sensors: G-Force, Braking and Acceleration, but I'm fine with the switch to change settings.....
88 TC
5 Speed
Custom 2.75" stainless steel mandrel exhaust, cross drilled rotors (KVR), 245 50 ZR Eagle F1 GS-D3 (front & rear). This tire works amazing with the PRC. Wet or Dry! Lowered 1.75 inches
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goldwing Offline
Senior Member
#3
I just bought a set of Tokico D-specs (10 way adjustable).
P.M me later for test results. They're being shipped this week. As far as I know you need a standard Tbird strut mounts (tops) same year model. I got Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber Plates instead.
T.C:87 5 speed
HOLSET(HE341/HY35W type-D),255 Walbro, No intercooler yet,8lbs boost,Timing @ 9,Low& C.C Plates & SN-95 Bumpsteer Kit, KYB-AGX Struts,Belt driven fan,Custom oil cooler feed,Relocated ECT,Relocated TFI,N/A Hood, showing 178K
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matt f Offline
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#4
We put KYB GR2 struts on our LeMon and cut 1 1/2 coils. They work very well.

I believe we ordered for a Mustang GT, and installed home made 1/8" thick spacers.

here is one for the 5.0 T bird:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Ford/Thunderbird/KYB/Shock_Absorber_and_Strut_Assembly/1988/Sport/8_Cyl_5-dot-0L/KY235005.html?loc=Front&intcmpid=Product+Listings+Best+Seller
Ricky Bobby's Laughing Clown Malt Liquor" 88 Turbo Coupe'
2010 LeMons: 21st @ Capitol Offense, 17th @ Detroit Bull Oil Grand Prix.
Up in flames NJMP 2011
It's heart will beat again in an 87 Mustang!
2- 87 TCs, 1 88 TC, future race and support vehicles
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