im changin to springs and struts

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hey yall after spending too much $$ on my 93 mark VIII air ride i decided to change to springs. thought the 93 or 94 t-bird would change out but the back of a t-bird is notindependant suspension but found out the ford taurus was and they were right it was perfect,but thew frontwasnt the same because they didnt match up on the spindle casing will i have too pull out the spindle casing on the taurus to accomodate? will it work? id appreciate some experienced knowledge :eek: :) :) :p
 
RE: im changin to springs and struts

The T-Bird IS independant rear suspension. 1992-1997 T-Bird(MN12 chassis)

You can use T-Bird front, and rear springs/shocks...but the T-Bird rear springs will sit too low compared to the front, so you need to be sure to install the rear spring isolators sold at mn-12 performance...they are little round rubber "coasters" that insulate between the lower control arm and the coil.
http://www.mn12performance.com/mn12parts/spring-isolator/spring-isolator.html

http://www.mn12performance.com/mn12parts/spring-isolator.JPG



You will also need to upper spring locators...they hold the spring centered, and in position...the kits out there come with them, but if you just buy T-Bird rear springs, you will have to make/find them.


BTW, have you checked the prices of the conversion kits?
They are only around $400 and come with everything you need, and a lifetime warranty...AND they are the right height...direct bolt in....only thing extra you'd need is new rear shocks...if you even need them.

I'd recommend a coil conversion kit, specifically for the Mark VIII....and then a pair of Monroe sensatrac shocks for a 92-97 T-Bird(part number is 5965).

I've done 3 of them, and have helped about 20+ others do this swap...it's easier, and in the long run, less work/cheaper.


I'd recommend this kit:

http://www.americanairsuspension.com/MK 8 CONV.htm


But if you insist on building your own, YES, a T-Bird is correct...the 92-97 T-Birds ALL came with independant rear suspension, like the Mark VIII.

Feel free to email me/PM me for help

here's my "how to" page I made:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/850999
 
RE: im changin to springs and struts

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The T-Bird IS independant rear suspension. 1992-1997 T-Bird(MN12 chassis)You can use T-Bird front, and rear springs/shocks...but the T-Bird rear springs will sit too low compared to the front, so you need to be sure to install the rear spring isolators sold at mn-12 performance...they are little round rubber "coasters" that insulate between the lower control arm and the coil. http://www.mn12performance.com/mn12...formance.com/mn12parts/spring-isolator.JPGYou will also need to upper spring locators...they hold the spring centered, and in position...the kits out there come with them, but if you just buy T-Bird rear springs, you will have to make/find them.BTW, have you checked the prices of the conversion kits?They are only around $400 and come with everything you need, and a lifetime warranty...AND they are the right height...direct bolt in....only thing extra you'd need is new rear shocks...if you even need them.I'd recommend a coil conversion kit, specifically for the Mark VIII....and then a pair of Monroe sensatrac shocks for a 92-97 T-Bird(part number is 5965).I've done 3 of them, and have helped about 20+ others do this swap...it's easier, and in the long run, less work/cheaper.I'd recommend this kit:http://www.americanairsuspension.com/MK 8 CONV.htmBut if you insist on building your own, YES, a T-Bird is correct...the 92-97 T-Birds ALL came with independant rear suspension, like the Mark VIII.Feel free to email me/PM me for helphere's my "how to" page I made:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/850999
[/div]This is nit picking but the Bird had the IRS in 1989 which means the Mark is like the Bird. :)

 
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