So, I already install KYB Gas-a-just shocks. Did wonders for the ride and handling on my 1987 Grand Marquis. Currently running the stock springs, and 86k miles have taken their toll. I can put like 100lbs in the trunk and it starts to squat. Currently I am running 15x6 wheels, so I know that greatly limits my current tire size choices. I'd like to eventually go to 15, 16, or 17x8 of some sort. But I have good tread on the tries that are on the wheels that came on the car, so I'd like to just drive with them until I find what I want.
If anyone can point me in the direction of new springs with a MUCH stiffer spring rate so the care doesn't float and bounce so much, yet not so stiff that it feels like blasting through the yard on a lawnmower. I'd really like to also lower the car to where stock diameter tires are ever with the wheel well. So basically, stiffer springs that will achieve no wheel gap. I understand that this should be about an inch lower than stock ride height?
Any and all help is appreciated. My other daily is a Miata that is set up for handling and have like 3 inches between the pavement and my subframe rails. 2.75 inches under the front bumper though. So, it doesn't make it over the speedbumps in the downtown area. I know this car won't handle like the Miata, ever, but I'd like to make it better/more enjoyable and more functional/stylish all in one go.
If anyone can point me in the direction of new springs with a MUCH stiffer spring rate so the care doesn't float and bounce so much, yet not so stiff that it feels like blasting through the yard on a lawnmower. I'd really like to also lower the car to where stock diameter tires are ever with the wheel well. So basically, stiffer springs that will achieve no wheel gap. I understand that this should be about an inch lower than stock ride height?
Any and all help is appreciated. My other daily is a Miata that is set up for handling and have like 3 inches between the pavement and my subframe rails. 2.75 inches under the front bumper though. So, it doesn't make it over the speedbumps in the downtown area. I know this car won't handle like the Miata, ever, but I'd like to make it better/more enjoyable and more functional/stylish all in one go.
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