I haven't really found an answer to my question so if someone has a good write up or link that would help but I want to lower my 88 formula. I can get a set of eibach lowering springs but they are for 84-87 would they work? If not why?
They won't work because the length, diameter and rates are incorrect for the 88 suspension....... Cutting the stock springs is a good option. Lowering the car doesn't help the geometry.....
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I haven't really found an answer to my question so if someone has a good write up or link that would help but I want to lower my 88 formula. I can get a set of eibach lowering springs but they are for 84-87 would they work? If not why?
I have been told that the 1inch lowering springs I bought for my 86 will work on my formula, but I haven't gotten around to redoing the front suspension yet.
Once I get my 3800 swapped in, I wouldn't mind doing a cruise around Oneida Lake if you're interested sometime.
after doing a lot of reading and asking questions..... I ended up using the frt springs from an 86 GT with 1 1/2 coils removed in the frt of an 88 Formula. That ended up puting the frt end the same hight as the rear, which is what I wanted. The ride is a little bit firmer since, that increases the spring rate.
My opinion is that the ride is 100% better than stock since the stock ride was too soft for me. Handling wise is much better also. note: I must say that I also replaced the frt shocks n swaybar links at the same time. Hope that helps
after doing a lot of reading and asking questions..... I ended up using the frt springs from an 86 GT with 1 1/2 coils removed in the frt of an 88 Formula. That ended up puting the frt end the same hight as the rear, which is what I wanted. The ride is a little bit firmer since, that increases the spring rate.
My opinion is that the ride is 100% better than stock since the stock ride was too soft for me. Handling wise is much better also. note: I must say that I also replaced the frt shocks n swaybar links at the same time. Hope that helps
Thanks, are you running stock size wheels and tires?
after doing a lot of reading and asking questions..... I ended up using the frt springs from an 86 GT with 1 1/2 coils removed in the frt of an 88 Formula. That ended up puting the frt end the same hight as the rear, which is what I wanted. The ride is a little bit firmer since, that increases the spring rate.
My opinion is that the ride is 100% better than stock since the stock ride was too soft for me. Handling wise is much better also. note: I must say that I also replaced the frt shocks n swaybar links at the same time. Hope that helps
My Formula is running 86 GT springs, shortened by 1.25 coils, in the front. It's running 88 front springs, shortened by 1 coil, in the rear. Both mods provide a slightly stiffer spring rate.
This is how it sits.
------------------ Raydar 88 Formula IMSA Fastback. 4.9, NVG T550 Praise the Lowered!
IIRC lowering ball joints typically interfere with brake upgrades, so if that's a thing you plan on doing be sure lowering ball joints won't be a roadblock in the future. That said, the nice thing about lowering balljoints is that they will help preserve front end geometry.
I also used Rodney's lowering ball joints on the front of an 88 Mera and coil overs on the back to improve the visual appearance of my car. Looks good and handles fine on the road.
