Does Chuck still make them?
I got a wicked deal on some mustang shocks.
I'd bet he still has some for sale. PM him a message. I use them on the Sport.
If he's out, I have a pair i no longer have a need for.
I'm in the middle of about a thousand other things these days.
Can't commit to making any at the moment.
I am guessing you are talking about the shims at the lower strut MOUNT. Is that correct?? I normally make my own it is not hard if that is what you are talking about??
These adapters relocate the shock mount (lower) in the rear so our cars will accept the Mustang shocks, and, so they will fit correctly.
Can you post a photo so we are all on the same page. Thanks.
I'll try in a little while. The stock lower shock mounts that are bolted to the differential are, these take their place. You unbolt the stock mounts, and replace them with the new ones. The new lower shock mounts raise the mounting point for the lower shock to correct location to use the shorter mustang shocks so they will fit and have the proper travel.
I am sorry i thought he was talking about the front strut to spindle difference. The rear is a snap go to home depot and fab up a set that raises the attaching point by the difference in length. That is a simple thing to do. have a good weekend guys
I like the ChuckW pieces. High quality, very professional, and they make me happy.
No question Chuck has assume stuff. I have his Motor Mounts in several builds and i am 100% satisfied and they work and look great. No argument there. But fabbing a set for the rear if chuck no longer makes them or you use the ones 302 offered you you have no other way as i think the longer shocks are obsolete. Not 100% on that just saying. Have a good day off guys.
Decided to use stock replacements instead since I drive it daily, and the roads here in Houston, phew, forget about it.
Plus I have my 02 gt already lowered and man is the ride rough.
Thanks guys.
Any pictures of the ones that chuck makes?
I would also like a photo also!!
Here's a pic from this (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?9022-Rear-shock-adapter-brackets/page3&highlight=shock+adapters") thread.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img410/1999/dsc02373op9.jpg)
What's all that brown flaky stuff? I think Jerry called it "rust"........
And I have those mounts on my car as well. Love 'em. I think mine are black...pretty sure. I really can't remember.
Nice piece very easy to duplicate if necessary. Thank you!! Have a good evening guys
I was thinking about those shock adapters all weekend and today i pulled an 8.8 out to look at it closely. It is from a 1988 tc. The original brackets are bolted to the axle and they have a locating tang. So with that i removed the shock bracket moved it up the proper amount drilled new holes and presto the stock bracket works perfectly with the shorter Mustang shocks. So if you desire to run a shorter shock the stock bracket can be used by either turning it over and drilling new holes or just moving it up and drilling new holes. Have a great evening guys
I like the ChuckW pieces better. Yes, to every part (or store, or mechanic, or cooking or whatever) there's usually another way to do it., But Chuck's parts have been more then great, and, high quality. I like not having to drill more holes too. Each to their own as far as how they want to do it. I like the simple "remove and replace" method.
Actually there is a hole already drilled there. All you have to do is enlarge it. Hay it seems like chick is not making them any more and my way is another option. It bothered me all weekend because i am so familiar with that suspension. Actually i had to move those brackets in-board to mount my new larger calipers in the rear. They hit the shock and that is why i came up with the additional option. As Jay would say OPTIONS OPTIONS!! Have a good Wednesday guys
I flipped my stock brackets and they are still just a little too long. I get a full shock extension "clunk" once in awhile. If I lowered my rear end a little more it would prob be ok.
Or drill new holes.
I plan on lowering it a little more anyway, see how it goes then. I have the stock rear springs and I cut about 1/2 a coil off. It still sits pretty raked with rear higher. I was going to buy some new SN95 convertible rear springs and slap them in, should be about right, I hope.....
Mustang shocks are about 3" shorter than the TBird ones at full droop.
I have a set of those springs laying around. Now I can wait and see how the book on your car :-)
I flipped the stock mounts and lowered the car about a 1". If I lower it a little more I think it will be OK.