Affordable Spring and Struts?

The Novice · March 24th, 2008, 10:01 PM

Hey guys i have a 87' Mustang Gt Hatch and i was woundering what springs and struts and springs i should get ( with your segestion and help b/c i know nothing about them ).
They all need to be replaced ( Front and back ) and i was looking for something that is at least decent but most importantly affordable and not too expensive. I know nothing about either really and i dunno if 50/50 is good for struts or what it even means, so i was hoping you guys knew of some decent ones that arnt too costly.
And for the springs the same thing goes really, i dont know much and was looking for something that is affordable. Another question that this brings up is i dont want to lower my car much, if at all b/c i wanted to get some 5 lug 17x8 rims front and back and i dont want to have ant clearence issues. Will i with 17x8s? i want to be able to turn and not hit my front fender or anything and i would maybe like to lower but can i? And will the tires rub or will they be ok? But if i did lower i dont think i would want to go anymore than 1 inch, if at all. So yeah sorry this is so long but what are good affordable springs and struts, and will my 17x8's rub on the fender or anything if i lower it?
Thanks for any help guys, again sorry for the long post. And if this matters this is only going to be a street car, no drag, if that makes a diff. Thanks for the help any/everyone! - The Novice.

The Novice · March 25th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Anyone have any recommendations or profured companies that are affordable? Please help, i dont know much about this stuff....

teal89 · March 25th, 2008, 02:17 AM

Depends on how long you plan to keep your car on the ground.....

QA1*****
Eibach**
Strange****
Ford Racing*

Push for adjustable coilovers from QA1 if you can If not, go with Eibach and then get Strange double adjustable shocks. You will have the tightest suspension with room to move around and adjust.

The Novice · March 25th, 2008, 02:19 AM

What ya mean?
Its jacked up at the moment and will be for a while, the Engine is out, if that what ya mean...if not im sure i just sounded really retarted hah.

white nite · March 25th, 2008, 09:15 AM

mustangs unlimited has has a street suspension package that comes with 1 1/2" Eibach lowering springs and KYB shocks and struts. this is the setup that is on my car and it works pretty well

teal89 · March 25th, 2008, 12:48 PM

"Hey guys i have a 87' Mustang Gt Hatch and i was woundering what springs and struts and springs i should get ( with your segestion and help b/c i know nothing about them )."

...

Depends on how long you plan to keep your car on the ground..... (Meaning how cheap or how much you are willing to spend on good suspension)

QA1*****
Eibach**
Strange****
Ford Racing*

Push for adjustable coilovers from QA1 if you can If not, go with Eibach and then get Strange double adjustable shocks. You will have the tightest suspension with room to move around and adjust.

March 24th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#1
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Affordable Spring and Struts? Hey guys i have a 87' Mustang Gt Hatch and i was woundering what springs and struts and springs i should get ( with your segestion and help b/c i know nothing about them ). They all need to be replaced ( Front and back ) and i was looking for something that is at least decent but most importantly affordable and not too expensive. I know nothing about either really and i dunno if 50/50 is good for struts or what it even means, so i was hoping you guys knew of some decent ones that arnt too costly. And for the springs the same thing goes really, i dont know much and was looking for something that is affordable. Another question that this brings up is i dont want to lower my car much, if at all b/c i wanted to get some 5 lug 17x8 rims front and back and i dont want to have ant clearence issues. Will i with 17x8s? i want to be able to turn and not hit my front fender or anything and i would maybe like to lower but can i? And will the tires rub or will they be ok? But if i did lower i dont think i would want to go anymore than 1 inch, if at all. So yeah sorry this is so long but what are good affordable springs and struts, and will my 17x8's rub on the fender or anything if i lower it? Thanks for any help guys, again sorry for the long post. And if this matters this is only going to be a street car, no drag, if that makes a diff. Thanks for the help any/everyone! - The Novice.

March 25th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#3
teal89 Enthusiast 89 Mustang Lx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 527 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on how long you plan to keep your car on the ground..... QA1*** Eibach Strange**** Ford Racing* Push for adjustable coilovers from QA1 if you can If not, go with Eibach and then get Strange double adjustable shocks. You will have the tightest suspension with room to move around and adjust. __________________ 94-95 306, B-Cam, Off-brand BBK Like Headers, H-Pipe, 3.73's, Nitrous Wet Shot 175 Shot

March 25th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#6
teal89 Enthusiast 89 Mustang Lx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 527 iTrader: 0 reviews	"Hey guys i have a 87' Mustang Gt Hatch and i was woundering what springs and struts and springs i should get ( with your segestion and help b/c i know nothing about them )." ... Depends on how long you plan to keep your car on the ground..... (Meaning how cheap or how much you are willing to spend on good suspension) QA1*** Eibach Strange**** Ford Racing* Push for adjustable coilovers from QA1 if you can If not, go with Eibach and then get Strange double adjustable shocks. You will have the tightest suspension with room to move around and adjust. __________________ 94-95 306, B-Cam, Off-brand BBK Like Headers, H-Pipe, 3.73's, Nitrous Wet Shot 175 Shot

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March 25th, 2008, 02:11 AM	#2
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone have any recommendations or profured companies that are affordable? Please help, i dont know much about this stuff....

March 25th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#4
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	What ya mean? Its jacked up at the moment and will be for a while, the Engine is out, if that what ya mean...if not im sure i just sounded really retarted hah.

March 25th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#5
white nite Regular 1987 mustang lx 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: El Paso, tx Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	mustangs unlimited has has a street suspension package that comes with 1 1/2" Eibach lowering springs and KYB shocks and struts. this is the setup that is on my car and it works pretty well

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