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Differences in 85 SE and 86 GT front suspension? by Carver1
Started on: 04-24-2012 12:15 AM
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Last post by: Indiana_resto_guy on 04-25-2012 01:15 AM
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Report this Post04-24-2012 12:15 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Carver1Send a Private Message to Carver1Direct Link to This Post
Another thread got me wondering if there is any difference in the two. I am rebuilding the front and rear on my 86 GT and wanted to keep it at least rollable while I am doing it. Are they the same? Both are v6 cars.

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Report this Post04-24-2012 10:24 AM Click Here to See the Profile for BloozberrySend a Private Message to BloozberryDirect Link to This Post
According to the P book there is no difference.
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They are identical as far as swapping out parts, but I think the GT has different spring rates.
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Report this Post04-24-2012 01:19 PM Click Here to See the Profile for CowsPatootClick Here to visit CowsPatoot's HomePageSend a Private Message to CowsPatootDirect Link to This Post
If the SE had the WS6 suspension, then the spring rates should be the same as well...but I suspect you will be going with a nice set of lowering springs anyway.
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Report this Post04-25-2012 12:36 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Carver1Send a Private Message to Carver1Direct Link to This Post
That's what I needed! Thanks everyone. I'll be cleaning up the one that is out, then swapping them when complete. The springs will be cut, so as long as everything else is the same, I'm good.
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The 85 has older bolts in it!!
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