turbo_crazy
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Aug 2012
delaware
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wanting to ditch my junk, non-functioning PRC for 3-way adjustable SN95 struts. since i'm aiming to have the car lowered about 2" in the front and the rear already sags 2", would the SN95 struts then be a direct replacement, or would "extentions" still be required? i forget what the overall length difference is, so i can't really compare the 2 without a little help, first lol.
87 TC: 5spd, started B234F head swap (overall setup changing), Quarterhorse, T3/T4 63 a/r, 3" exhaust, walbro 255, tubular front clip, 5 lug swap, 17x8 front/17x9 rear cobra r's, wilwood 4 piston calipers (rear only, for now), lightened 471lbs so far
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goldwing
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Aug 2009
North Carolina
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Search my man
Anyway, I have Fox Mustang Struts on my 87 T.C since I lowered it.
They say the Fox style struts are a tad bit shorter which gives your strut more travel when its lowered. The SN95 strut will be compressed which equal less travel when lowered.
I believe you'll need standard Tbird strut mounts (tops) since you'll no longer have the factory PRC. I myself have caster camber plates from maximum motorsports. They make alignment a breeze. You might have trouble with the stock non turbo couple strut mounts (tops) when trying to align. Just depends how much you lower the car.
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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turbo_crazy
Joined:
Aug 2012
delaware
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The search feature fails to cooperate on my phone lol. i was looking at a couple sets of slightly used, 3way adjustable SN95 struts, that's why i asked. I have the non-prc tops already, just need struts.
87 TC: 5spd, started B234F head swap (overall setup changing), Quarterhorse, T3/T4 63 a/r, 3" exhaust, walbro 255, tubular front clip, 5 lug swap, 17x8 front/17x9 rear cobra r's, wilwood 4 piston calipers (rear only, for now), lightened 471lbs so far
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goldwing
Joined:
Aug 2009
North Carolina
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I think there are several guys here with SN95 struts.
My car is lowered to the max in my opinion. Too much really. My A-Arms point up slightly so I had to get a Bump Steer Kit. The SN95 kit bolts right up.
I have SN95 springs all the way around but from different manufactures. The fronts lower a Mustang 1.25" and the rear are stock / factory height. It sits level, trust me.
There are a few different ways to lower your car. However, using Mustang rear springs has proven you will need to raise that section. The only way to make it sit level is choose the same front springs as me/or cut a front factory spring down that much.
CHE has adjustable rear control arm that raise the rear about 1.5" (I think ? ) or you can buy these little aluminum spacers (sold for mustangs but work) that sit on your factory arms. The spacers are much cheaper.
Peace
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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