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xzeion
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FEB 04, 10:09 AM
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Hello, I am running a beautiful blue 87 GT and I am at the point where I am soon going to get started rebuilding the suspension. Before I go and spend money replacing bushings and struts on the 87 cradle, I figured I would pop on here and see if I could source and 88 cradle.
Does anyone have one for sale? Preferably one that at least comes with control arms and links though not required------------------
87 GT in Blue
~ Drive what you love and love what you drive ~
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wftb
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FEB 04, 10:24 AM
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There are some 88's getting parted out in the mall. Sometimes you have to go get them yourself.
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xzeion
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FEB 04, 11:44 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by wftb:
There are some 88's getting parted out in the mall. Sometimes you have to go get them yourself. |
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The mall ? I am not familiar.
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wftb
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FEB 04, 12:20 PM
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xzeion
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FEB 04, 12:37 PM
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AH, thanks. I THOUGHT there was a section for that. could not find the link earlier. Thank you for pointing me to it.
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cvxjet
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FEB 04, 01:33 PM
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There is also the Fiero Factory in Toney, AL......They have a bunch of Fieros- a Fiero "Dismantler" but they do it right, saving all the important parts. Online or call them at (256) 420-5391......
By the way, you do have to go to coil-overs and relocate the top of the strut in and forward.....
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xzeion
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FEB 04, 01:38 PM
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OH wow, I had no idea they were still around. I have looked at them on google maps and their website and everything I was seeing made them look like they were defunct years ago. Glad to hear they are still out there! I will defiantly give them a call. Thanks. ------------------
87 GT in Blue
~ Drive what you love and love what you drive ~
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MulletproofMonk
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FEB 08, 03:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by xzeion:
Hello, I am running a beautiful blue 87 GT and I am at the point where I am soon going to get started rebuilding the suspension. Before I go and spend money replacing bushings and struts on the 87 cradle, I figured I would pop on here and see if I could source and 88 cradle.
Does anyone have one for sale? Preferably one that at least comes with control arms and links though not required
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I have one that I am considering selling. I have the 88 cradle, 88 brakes, coil overs, adapters to put it in a Pre-88 car and new poly bushings that need installed on it. I'm in Bellbrook, OH just south of Dayton, OH.------------------
-Brian
My 87 GT Poly Suspension Upgrade (all pics) thread
Removing the roof panel
My HUD install thread
Modified stock air canister and base to 3.5 inch for 3800na
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Dennis LaGrua
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FEB 08, 06:56 PM
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I am going to go against the grain with this statement. My 87GT handles every bit as well as an 88. If there is a difference it is very very minor. The modifications to achieve this include KYB struts and shocks (they are stiffer) , a larger front Addco anti-sway bar, an added matching Addco rear sway bar and poly bushings on suspension members and on the cradle. I maintain that unless you are a profound road race enthusiast; for every day use and even for drag racing you wouldn't feel the difference in handling. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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olejoedad
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FEB 08, 07:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
I am going to go against the grain with this statement. My 87GT handles every bit as well as an 88. If there is a difference it is very very minor. The modifications to achieve this include KYB struts and shocks (they are stiffer) , a larger front Addco anti-sway bar, an added matching Addco rear sway bar and poly bushings on suspension members and on the cradle. I maintain that unless you are a profound road race enthusiast; for every day use and even for drag racing you wouldn't feel the difference in handling.
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I had an 86 SE that the suspension was completely gone through similar to yours.
It was like driving a piece of Velcro on carpet.
With that said......
My 88 Formula with stock suspension handles and drives much better than the 86 under all conditions and is much easier to drive at the edge of adhesion.
There is a huge difference between the two.
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