84 suspension project

[rodster]

'Stock' may not be spoken here much ;) but my suspension plan (I think) for my tired ,98,000m '84 is to refresh it to original or at least close to original. I'm thinking get it to stock for a base line, then add the goodies later if I feel I want to improve.

Many years ago I thought I had springs picked out but can't remember if they were FMS B, C or H&R. I've been doing a lot of research and also saw Eaton springs and lots of info on spring rates. I wouldn't mind lowering the stance a tad but don't want to get into all kinds of mods to to so.

Should I plan on replacing the onion heads? I've read that they really don't wear out but don't want to be foolish using old parts on new struts if that's a bad idea.

I will be getting new red Koni's and already have Fatman LCA's (I said close to original :p) and the rack was replaced a little while back. I need a new rag joint and for now I'll just use the Dorman quick fix.

Any thoughts or suggestions before I start ordering parts?

(I'm thinking I should have posted this under the Projects topic, if that is where it belongs, feel free to move it, ban me and we'll go from there. :D)

[brsvo]

I love my H&R sport springs they lowered the car just the right amount and gave it a much better stance. No other changes required. But if I were you I would get the flaming river rag joint replacement. I did and never regretted it one bit.

[rodster]

Thanks for the input. I've heard the Flaming River and MM rag joint replacements are nice. Something I'm considering. ;)

[ChrisCurtin]

If you can wait for 'just the right time', maximum motorsports is having their deal of the day sales again.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=specials

Every day something new, and if they are like the last couple of years, everything eventually will go on sale, you just have to check every day to wait for what you want.

[brsvo]

I should qualify my post as I did put differant sway bar end links on to compensate for the lowering springs. I should do a bump steer kit in the future also but haven't so far.

[rodster]

If you can wait for 'just the right time', maximum motorsports is having their deal of the day sales again.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=specials

Every day something new, and if they are like the last couple of years, everything eventually will go on sale, you just have to check every day to wait for what you want.


Been watching. Thanks for the tip. :cool:



I should qualify my post as I did put differant sway bar end links on to compensate for the lowering springs. I should do a bump steer kit in the future also but haven't so far.

Thanks for the follow up. How is the ride with the H&R springs?

[brsvo]

I like it its not as hard as Ford Motorsport straight wound lowering springs but still pretty firm.