rmodel65

put 4 cylinder springs in the front only they wont lower the rear. if you want to look for a rear upgrade get some 87-88 Tbird Turbo coupe springs then you will be set up like in the hay day of fox factory suspension swaps

83gtragtop

Exactly. The reason 4 cylinders lower the car up front is because the weight of the V8 compresses them more then stock. The amount of unsprung rear weight in a 5.0L is the same as it is in a 2.3L.

Why don't you just wait till you can do it right. Spend the $200 for some Eibach's and you will have a great drop and great performance to boot.(Like my 4-eye) You really are not suppose to mix n match springs anyhow.

302army187

meh, keep it like it is, put some knoby tires on it, and offroad that be-houch!






mines all stock as far as i know, and i would NOT want to lower it, i dont care how "4x4" it looks, thing scrapes enough as it is, couldent imagine trying to daily drive it with it lowered.

ctgreddy

well looks like theres no motor for me this weekend so i'll be putting in my 4cyl springs. i'll be sure to let you know how much it drops my car.

94Yellow50

ctgreddy..this is about the amount of drop you'll get from 4 cyls in front

Explosive

83rag, I know why 4 banger springs sit lower. I was just wondering how much....

302army187

looks good!

hows the build coming?

Ford Drag Team

It should even out nicely if you put a 429 or 460 in it.. LOL
Actually they will compress more after it's driven for a few thousand miles.
Maybe put some weigh in the front end some how to help wear shocks out a little faster.

That's a really nice car, I haven't seen one of those around my area for a while.

Explosive

Thanks.

I'll post pics later once we get around to it.