Alright, so I'm going to get my car on the road soon and I need some info before it gets too expensive. My 86 currently has the stock control arms but with a...
George Kokolakis
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May 12, 2008 7:33 pm
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yes, but I did install 87 t-bird lower arms...... for pics arms http://www.stangler.com/motorsports/articles/LowerArms/index.htm brakes ...
this is a moot question, since I already have coilovers, [required with griggs setup i have], but what's to be gained by coilovers if they are not part of a...
The advantages would be the capability of quickly adjusting ride height/setting corner weights, and ease of tuning spring rates with relatively-cheap,...
Gene Beaird
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May 13, 2008 1:44 pm
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Hey Pete, I want to be able to adjust the ride height to give me more adjustability for the tracks that we have here in the Toronto area plus give me a better ...
George Kokolakis
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May 13, 2008 2:16 pm
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Hi Tom, Ahh, now I remember looking at your pics ages ago. :-) So, since I'm running with the GW control arm bushings and it looks like the T-Bird arms have...
George Kokolakis
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May 13, 2008 2:19 pm
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wish I could remember what bushings I ordered. from http://www.energysuspension.com/ 1987-88 tbird arms use 4.3123 p/n bushings 1983-93 Mustangs use 4.3132 p/n...
no. the struts are completely different at each end and it would be a lot of work. there isn't a lot of room in the strut tower for the body of the strut....
Hey Teddy, I'm here too you know. :-) So what do you suggest? I'm not a fan of going with the newer control arms because of the hassles of tire clearance on...
George Kokolakis
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May 14, 2008 3:15 am
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I know we've had this discussion befiore George, but I didn't have to remove the inner fender liners and the only time the tires rub badly is at the track with...
Hi Bob, Yeah, it’s been a long time and memory always plays tricks on me. Now that it’s early in the season I want go ahead and do this, along with...
George Kokolakis
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May 14, 2008 5:41 pm
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george, you have an '86 with stock k-member and control arms, right? you also say you have a '96 cobra brake setup. does this include the '96 spindles with...
george, didn't we talk about rebuilding the traction lok before? it's not that hard to do. search for message #35958 in the archives. you use 255/45/17...
... t-bird arms gain significant amounts of negative camber. I don't know if I could bring mine back to 0^ without slotting and CC plates ... I would agree. ...
Hey Teddy, Sorry, wrong tire size. I’m using the 255x40-17 tires. The issue is not with the height of the tire but the width. As the tires are turned through...
George Kokolakis
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May 15, 2008 4:33 pm
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Hi Teddy, The current setup gives me little tire clearance, actually rim clearance. The rims sit very close to the strut body and therefore I can't see how I ...
George Kokolakis
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May 15, 2008 4:38 pm
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I've been reading here for some time but never really posted, alot of great info from you guys. As the title says i'm making the switch from c-prepared to open...
when i grab the top of either rear tire and pull towards myself and push away from myself along a line parallel the rear axle, i can get it to click, click,...
That's "normal". Usually means the clutch/friction disks in the t-lok are worn. 1/16th of an inch is pretty miniscule--may even be in-spec. It won't affect...
there is some gap at the diff center pin and the c-clips.... ... __ Tom Stangler, Va Beach, VA Track Car: 300HP '86 5.0 Mustang, "5.0 RACER" Street Car: 345HP...
Normal condition. A fresh rebuild of the Traction-Loc will eliminate this play and give you better traction On Track. It's just weather you want to get dirty...
Looking for a set in good condition to replace a set on a friends car that is finally rusting out and needs to be removed and replaced. Make an offer if you...
... do you really want to live with spacers in the rear? having all 4 wheels identical has its advantages Brackets are available for the sn95 rear calipers ...
for some reason, my webmail wouldn't allow me to respond, so i cut and pasted the main body below... +1 on what tom says... it cannot be stressed enough how...
thanks, gang. i'll sleep better tonight! i'll get good and dirty after willow springs next weekend repacking the diff...besides, the TA cover, [required by...
i should probably ask griggs...maybe i will...but back when i had all this put on my car, it was 2002, and i could actually call up there and speak to john ...
