What shocks for '89 GT convertible?

Bob Landry wrote:
> New to this place (in fact just found it, once I figured out the
> search option in my reader). We have an '89 5.0 GT convertible with
> about 78k miles. Handling is getting a little loose and I'm thinking
> it's probably time to replace the shocks. The car was set up with the
> Sport handling package from Ford originally, but are there better
> shocks on the market now for this car?

Bob,

Note: The "sport handling package" is the same under all 5-liter
Mustangs.

I would suggest you don't go cheap. I've found it's better to spring
for quality shocks like Konis or Bilsteins than it is to buy a lesser
brand.

> Also, any ideas on how to reduce the body 'twist' on this car?

In this order: subframe connectors, strut-tower brace, and a g-load
brace. They'll make a huge difference!

Patrick
'93 cobra
'83 LTD
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One or the other (on the suspension pieces) or all three?!?!??

Naw, I get it. I've seen the connectors in a Mustang catalog, wasn't
sure how visible they'd be from the outside of the car. We want it to
remain looking as stock as possible.

Thanks for the info!

On 28 Jan 2005 18:44:24 -0800, NoOption5L.TakeThisOut@aol.com wrote:

>Bob Landry wrote:
>> New to this place (in fact just found it, once I figured out the
>> search option in my reader). We have an '89 5.0 GT convertible with
>> about 78k miles. Handling is getting a little loose and I'm thinking
>> it's probably time to replace the shocks. The car was set up with the
>> Sport handling package from Ford originally, but are there better
>> shocks on the market now for this car?
>
>Bob,
>
>Note: The "sport handling package" is the same under all 5-liter
>Mustangs.
>
>I would suggest you don't go cheap. I've found it's better to spring
>for quality shocks like Konis or Bilsteins than it is to buy a lesser
>brand.
>
>> Also, any ideas on how to reduce the body 'twist' on this car?
>
>In this order: subframe connectors, strut-tower brace, and a g-load
>brace. They'll make a huge difference!
>
>Patrick
>'93 cobra
>'83 LTD
 >> Stay informed about: What shocks for '89 GT convertible? 

I used the Global West subs on my 88GT convertible, they tuck up nice and
tight to the floor pan and can't be seen from the side, I also tried the KYB
Gas A Just but found the ride too harsh, so I switched over to the KYB
GR2's. Much more comfortable IMO. While your in the process of stiffening
your car you should also consider upper strut tower and lower K member
braces as well. Since these mods will make your car ride stiffer you should
do them before you change out shocks. Who knows, you might be wanting to
soften the ride a little by then.


"Bob Landry" wrote in message

> New to this place (in fact just found it, once I figured out the
> search option in my reader). We have an '89 5.0 GT convertible with
> about 78k miles. Handling is getting a little loose and I'm thinking
> it's probably time to replace the shocks. The car was set up with the
> Sport handling package from Ford originally, but are there better
> shocks on the market now for this car?
>
> Also, any ideas on how to reduce the body 'twist' on this car?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Bob
 >> Stay informed about: What shocks for '89 GT convertible? 

If your trying to fix the body twist, upper and lower strut tower and
subframe connectors fixed mine.

Robert
Hooked
87 gt vert
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