Hello all,
I am new to the forum and I have just inherited a 1986 Lincoln Town Car Signature series. I am looking to lower the car and also stiffen up the suspension. I have been reading on the forum here and found the following info:
According to this information, will the Speedway Motors springs lower my car about an inch or about three inches? Do I have "grandpa springs"? I'm totally confused here! Ideally, I would like to lower the car 1.5"-2" all around.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am new to the forum and I have just inherited a 1986 Lincoln Town Car Signature series. I am looking to lower the car and also stiffen up the suspension. I have been reading on the forum here and found the following info:
Springs (front)
( I think the springs are for a Chevelle, but im not positive) Chevelle springs not sure of the years but they measure 12" X 5.5" diameter. These are about 4" shorter than stock grandpa springs but about 1" shorter than PI springs. these will give you a little lower stance but you can get them in much higher rates up to about 1400 in/lbs. to compensate for the drop. These are used in circle track racing, and are available from manufacturers for about $50-$60 each. Sample spring http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Street...rings,166.html
Springs (rear)
Once again Chevelle springs work, these are 14" tall and 7" diameter but they are double pigtail. these are about 2-3" shorter than stock grandpa springs but only about 1" shorter than the newer PI spring. these will give you about less than a inch of drop. These can be had in rates up to 300 in/lbs (stock PI is about 170 in/lbs.) same availability and price as the fronts. Sample Springs http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stock-...rings,168.html
( I think the springs are for a Chevelle, but im not positive) Chevelle springs not sure of the years but they measure 12" X 5.5" diameter. These are about 4" shorter than stock grandpa springs but about 1" shorter than PI springs. these will give you a little lower stance but you can get them in much higher rates up to about 1400 in/lbs. to compensate for the drop. These are used in circle track racing, and are available from manufacturers for about $50-$60 each. Sample spring http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Street...rings,166.html
Springs (rear)
Once again Chevelle springs work, these are 14" tall and 7" diameter but they are double pigtail. these are about 2-3" shorter than stock grandpa springs but only about 1" shorter than the newer PI spring. these will give you about less than a inch of drop. These can be had in rates up to 300 in/lbs (stock PI is about 170 in/lbs.) same availability and price as the fronts. Sample Springs http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stock-...rings,168.html
Thanks in advance for any help!