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Old 09-01-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Question 89 lx rough ride

I have a 89 lx and i want to get it riding like new i know a 89 will never feel like riding in a 05 stang i just want it to feel like i did when i first bought the car every one says replace struts and shocks but that s not the only thing that needs to be replace is it what about coil springs i don't know i put a new rear end in it so while i have it down what should be replace for a good ride


any one out there know how to make a old ride feel new
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You dont mention if you want a "stock" setup or more performance oriented, but here is my list (mild setup):

1. Rear lower control arms, with urtethane bushings, use the ones from Steeda with 3 piece bushings, nice ride, no noise and no binding.
2. Rear upper arms, replace with stock OEM arms
3. Coil spring isolators, replace with new OEM for "comfort"
4. Front A arm urethane bushings, rod ends and balljoints, a hell of a difference in ride.
5. Tighten every nut and bolt in the chassis.
6. Subframe connectors, will reduce body and frame flex. This improves the ride dramatically on a Fox, it will make the suspension work and not the frame, will reduce noises and extend the life of your Fox.
7. Shocks and Struts; i like tokicos for the price, you can get the BLUE ones for cheap, they are way better than stock, not too stiff or soft. Work great with stock or a bit stiffer springs.
8. Springs, i like Ford racing springs, go with the softer M-5300-B springs or stiffer C's. Eibacks are ok, but i like the Ford springs ride better.
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yea iam looking for something for a comforable iam going to do the subframe connectors and shock and struts plus all coils whats the isolators do
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