racecougar
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Ok, I've been thumbing through old threads for the past hour or so now, but I still haven't really found the answers that I'm looking for. I'm putting the front suspension together on my 90 XR7 before I lower the 4.6 DOHC in. I've already finished the rear suspension, which consists of:
FRPP centersection (3.73's and T-Loc in aluminum housing)
94 Lincoln Mark 8 lower control arms (aluminum)
90 SC rear springs
Airlift airbags
KYB GR2 shocks (yes, I know that they're not Bilsteins or Konis)
No sway bar at the moment, will depend on what swaybar is used on the front
I've been considering using either Sport springs or Eibachs. I wouldn't mind having the front a little lower, although 1.5" is a little more than I'd really like. I'm looking to have a slightly firmer than stock ride, but by all means, I do not want anything that will be harsh. I know everyone is going to shoot me for this, but I'm planning on using KYB GR2 front shocks. I've used them on two other MN12's for at least 3 years now, and I'm happy with them. Plus, they are much cheaper than Koni's, Bilsteins, etc.
The other issue I've been concerned with is which swaybars to use. I've been considering ADDCO 1.25" bars in front and rear. Once again, I don't want anything that will make the ride harsh, but stiffer than stock is better. Is the 1.25" front bar going to be too stiff?
Here are a couple shots of the car:
And here's a shot of the rear suspension, with the stock size bar and minus the airbags.
-Rod
FRPP centersection (3.73's and T-Loc in aluminum housing)
94 Lincoln Mark 8 lower control arms (aluminum)
90 SC rear springs
Airlift airbags
KYB GR2 shocks (yes, I know that they're not Bilsteins or Konis)
No sway bar at the moment, will depend on what swaybar is used on the front
I've been considering using either Sport springs or Eibachs. I wouldn't mind having the front a little lower, although 1.5" is a little more than I'd really like. I'm looking to have a slightly firmer than stock ride, but by all means, I do not want anything that will be harsh. I know everyone is going to shoot me for this, but I'm planning on using KYB GR2 front shocks. I've used them on two other MN12's for at least 3 years now, and I'm happy with them. Plus, they are much cheaper than Koni's, Bilsteins, etc.
The other issue I've been concerned with is which swaybars to use. I've been considering ADDCO 1.25" bars in front and rear. Once again, I don't want anything that will make the ride harsh, but stiffer than stock is better. Is the 1.25" front bar going to be too stiff?
Here are a couple shots of the car:
And here's a shot of the rear suspension, with the stock size bar and minus the airbags.
-Rod