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Dave E Bouy
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JUL 08, 06:35 PM
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Hi all. I am looking for options to lower an 88 GT. On my old 85 GT I used Suspension Techniques 1 1/2 inch lowering springs. It appears ST doesn't carry anything for an 88. Does anyone know what else is out there. Thanks
DV
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Patrick
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JUL 08, 06:57 PM
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The Fiero Store used to carry '88 front and rear lowering springs (I have the rears on my Formula), but it appears they only carry the fronts for 88's now.
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fieroguru
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JUL 08, 08:01 PM
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Fronts you have: Cut stock springs (fiero or other application) Rodney's lowering ball joints Lowering springs Dropped spindles (discontinued) Coilovers - requires custom lower control arms.
Rears: Coilovers
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bjc 350
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JUL 08, 08:01 PM
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Rodney Dickman 1" lowering ball joints have worked for me. The "mini wide body" I have been working on has the ball joints and one cut coil.
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Dave E Bouy
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JUL 10, 07:56 PM
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Thanks guys. Guru, the coil over for the front intrigues me. Does anyone actually make a custom lower control arm for this? I'd like to drop it about 1 1/2 inches from stock.
DV[This message has been edited by Dave E Bouy (edited 07-10-2019).]
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fieroguru
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JUL 10, 10:19 PM
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quote | Originally posted by Dave E Bouy:
Thanks guys. Guru, the coil over for the front intrigues me. Does anyone actually make a custom lower control arm for this? I'd like to drop it about 1 1/2 inches from stock.
DV
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Most vendors for the tubular lower controls arms for the front coilovers on the 88 have been discontinued. WCF might still offer something.
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Dave E Bouy
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JUL 15, 08:57 PM
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Yep,WCF has tubular control arms for the 88 but at 1100 bucks I think I'll just go with lowering springs TYVM. A bit spendy for me.
DF
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Raydar
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JUL 15, 10:07 PM
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I run cut springs on the fronts of both of my 88s. I cut one coil. If you are more cautious, start out with 1/2 coil, and cut in 1/2 coil increments.
The rear has since been lowered, as well.
This is a "before" pic.
[This message has been edited by Raydar (edited 07-15-2019).]
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olejoedad
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JUL 15, 10:08 PM
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We've had good results by cutting the springs.
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Dave E Bouy
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JUL 16, 05:39 PM
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Ok. Thanks guys. That may be the way to go then. So 1 coil is equal to 360 degrees then......ish?
DF
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