Fox Body lowering springs?

NO2MORO · 02-03-2010, 07:35 AM

Looking for good ride quality. H&R or would you use Ford B springs?

I have H&R on my IRS and I like them but I do not know how they ride on live axle 93 GT.

TheJeanyus · 02-03-2010, 07:47 AM

I don't think any of them are going to have "good" ride quality compared to the IRS. I'd just go with whichever ones I could find the best deal on.

93cobra1928 · 02-03-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I don't think any of them are going to have "good" ride quality compared to the IRS. I'd just go with whichever ones I could find the best deal on.

+1 Lowering springs will always ride stiffer. I personally
like the Ford C springs.

QWKSNKE · 02-03-2010, 10:16 AM

I had 'B' on my Cobra. Ride quality was decent

SilverBack · 02-03-2010, 10:21 AM

I've got C-Springs w/ Tokico Blues and it's a firm ride, but not harsh. The car was jacked up with them, so the front was cut 1 coil and rear was dead coil +1/2.

TheJeanyus · 02-03-2010, 10:30 AM

Changing the shocks/struts along with the springs is going to make a tremendous improvement in ride quality. My '98 GT had Eibachs and stock shocks/struts...that car would rattle your teeth loose.

86GTPONY · 02-03-2010, 12:42 PM

I've got C-springs (one & 1/2 coil cut off) w/Tokico 5 way adjustables in front. Can't remember which springs I'm running in the rear, but I got the Tokico "blues"... MM panhard bar & lower control arms. Factory uppers with urethane bushings. Car really isn't that harsh... but certainly no "slosh box"... Maggie's 2.3 lx I installed GT sway bars, Saleen front springs and C-springs in the rear. All factory control arms. New oem style struts & shocks and it feels more harsh than my 5 liter.

They say that a variable rate spring offers a better ride quality. Also, you have to consider what you are going to use for spring isolaters. Factory ones offer more cushion than say a Prothane, but whichever way you go there, make sure you got something in... A lot of people will take them out to get an extra 1/4 - 1/2", but it really sacrifices ride quality.

NO2MORO · 02-03-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Changing the shocks/struts along with the springs is going to make a tremendous improvement in ride quality. My '98 GT had Eibachs and stock shocks/struts...that car would rattle your teeth loose.

The 98 Cobra has Eibachs, I hate them with a passion. I have used the racecraft on live axle and they rode good. I have not seen any of these for sale in the last several years.

I have delt with Eibach since my import days, they have always been junk, they don't put any research in to there parts. The same spring goes on 79-04

QWKSNKE · 02-03-2010, 05:42 PM

As long as you stick with a progressive spring and keep the drop to around an 1" you should be ok with the ride.

EHardy1971 · 02-03-2010, 08:52 PM

View Poll Results: Which lowring springs for ride quality on 93 GT
H&R	1	7.69%
Ford Racing B	7	53.85%
Steeda	3	23.08%
Other	2	15.38%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2010, 07:35 AM	#1
NO2MORO Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Odenville Al. Posts: 589	Fox Body lowering springs? Looking for good ride quality. H&R or would you use Ford B springs? I have H&R on my IRS and I like them but I do not know how they ride on live axle 93 GT.

02-03-2010, 07:47 AM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I don't think any of them are going to have "good" ride quality compared to the IRS. I'd just go with whichever ones I could find the best deal on. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

02-03-2010, 10:16 AM	#4
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	I had 'B' on my Cobra. Ride quality was decent __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

02-03-2010, 10:30 AM	#6
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Changing the shocks/struts along with the springs is going to make a tremendous improvement in ride quality. My '98 GT had Eibachs and stock shocks/struts...that car would rattle your teeth loose. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

02-03-2010, 10:21 AM	#5
SilverBack Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 418	I've got C-Springs w/ Tokico Blues and it's a firm ride, but not harsh. The car was jacked up with them, so the front was cut 1 coil and rear was dead coil +1/2.

02-03-2010, 12:42 PM	#7
86GTPONY Gone but not forgotten Join Date: May 2008 Location: 4/08/2013. Went to the man upstairs. RIP Posts: 955	I've got C-springs (one & 1/2 coil cut off) w/Tokico 5 way adjustables in front. Can't remember which springs I'm running in the rear, but I got the Tokico "blues"... MM panhard bar & lower control arms. Factory uppers with urethane bushings. Car really isn't that harsh... but certainly no "slosh box"... Maggie's 2.3 lx I installed GT sway bars, Saleen front springs and C-springs in the rear. All factory control arms. New oem style struts & shocks and it feels more harsh than my 5 liter. They say that a variable rate spring offers a better ride quality. Also, you have to consider what you are going to use for spring isolaters. Factory ones offer more cushion than say a Prothane, but whichever way you go there, make sure you got something in... A lot of people will take them out to get an extra 1/4 - 1/2", but it really sacrifices ride quality. __________________ *-Don* 86GT (sleeping in the garage for now) 87 T-bird Turbo Coupe (daily driver) 87 Ranger ($100 work truck) Meat is murder!... Tasty, tasty murder. Last edited by 86GTPONY; 02-03-2010 at 08:21 PM. Reason: Saleen springs on 2.3... not Steeda

02-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	As long as you stick with a progressive spring and keep the drop to around an 1" you should be ok with the ride. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

02-03-2010, 08:52 PM	#10
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	__________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS