[Shotimes] RE: Time for suspension work - Springs?

[Ian Fisher]

Yup, that sounds a bit low. I just re-read what I
wrote. I meant to say that "I would not" drive the
car....

I cc'ed Leigh Smith on this. Hopefully he can provide
you with measurements. :)

Ian


--- Jack Dalzotto <dalzotto@mosaiccomputers.com>
wrote:

> Any idea on ride height?  I wonder how off mine is.
> 
> From the top of the tire to the fender, 3-1/8" in
> the front, 1" in the rear.
> Seems a little low in the back!  :)
> 
> Jack
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> Ian Fisher
> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 6:30 PM
> To: Jack Dalzotto; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Time for suspension work -
> Springs?
> 
> 
> I would also drive the car with a broken spring. If
> it
> punctures your tire, things can get pretty nasty
> pretty quickly.
> 
> If you want to maintain stock ride height, I'd get
> the
> Moog coils and not cut anything off. The car looks
> fine with them (just came home and compared my
> Eibach
> sprung SHO vs. Leigh Smith's cargo coils; while mine
> is def lower than his car, his car looks fine).
> 
> I'd consider replacing the struts at 105K. A set of
> Koni's would be a good investment but I'm sure that
> others will tell you that Tokicos and perhaps even
> KYB
> GR2's will be fine. In a pinch I'd use Tokicos but
> IMO, the KYB's are junk and are valved for a regular
> Taurus.
> 
> Ian
> 
> 
> --- Jack Dalzotto <dalzotto@mosaiccomputers.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Hi All, I'm in need of some advise as far as
> springs
> > go.  The 95 ATX has a
> > broken front spring that needs to be repaired
> fairly
> > soon.  I noticed it a
> > few months ago when I did my 96 brake upgrade, I
> > noticed today the broken
> > part is getting pretty close to the top of the
> tire.
> >
> > I've looked around and don't see many options as
> far
> > as factory replacement
> > springs.  The dealership SHOws them discontinued,
> > and I think where I do
> > find them available on the internet they're SLO
> > springs sold for SHO use
> > (not sure though...).  I also read about using
> Moog
> > cargo coils, something
> > about having to cut a coil off the front because
> it
> > rides too high stock.
> >
> > What are good replacement springs for a gen 2 SHO?
> > I'm not against using
> > the Moogs but I'd like to hear some success
> stories
> > before I start hacking
> > coils off them!  I'm not looking to lower the car,
> > I'd rather keep the stock
> > ride height, though I wouldn't mind them being
> > firmer if it helped in the
> > handling department.
> >
> > The rears are in need of work too, they're sagging
> > pretty bad.
> >
> > I was planning on replacing the control arms up
> > front as well as strut rod
> > bushings.  Is there anything else I should look at
> > while I'm in there?  Tie
> > rods seem fine.  Car has 105k.
> >
> > Looking forward to replies, thanks!!
> >
> > Jack
> > 95 SHO 105k
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