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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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i have a 98 gt conv. i want to put sir shocks on the back what would be the best set to do this or is that something else i could do
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Are you looking for a very soft ride or what? I don't know of anyone who sells them, but I would try someone like Sears.

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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I think he's only looking for a little more rear ride height, possibly to clear tires that may be getting pushed outward with wheel spacers (that a separate thread suggests he might be thinking about).


I'd really rather see a ride height issue corrected with either the right (i.e. longer and/or stiffer) springs or adjustable spring perches. I don't have it handy, but I think that Mathis' Mustang Performance 2 book has plans for a LCA mod to do this.

And wheel/tire position issues should be corrected with wheels of the necessary offset without putting the tires at or out past the sheetmetal.


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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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For I have yet to see the thread of which you speak



Would be helpful to have some of the background leading to this question

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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No offense to ovenman, just that some posts or threads I see are red flags for doing a little background research first. Happens fairly frequently, actually.


Spacer thread.

Another more-than-likely-related thread.



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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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it is for ride adjust the tires are inside of the body i didnt look into springs but that is another option thanks
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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What tires are you currently running (all three numbers please) and what wheels are you running (if not OEM, I need off-set/diameter and width). Take a look at your other two threads Norm linked above

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EDIT: Thanks, Norm, but was actually refering to the OP giving some background info

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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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I wouldn't run a air shock on a unibody.There is kits that put a air bag inside the rear coil spring.That way is safe the more air the more lift and stiffer it gets.
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