Sn95 swap???

[NsTyFoX]

Hey guys, I looked for answers but couldnt find em. I bought 98 cobra rims for my svo and the fronts stick out like 2inches. I was wondering what swap would be better and less complicated. I was told Turbocoupe spindles and 87 gt controls arms would work fine. But would i be able to run my koni struts??? What would be easier, using the parts i mentioned or just doing the sn95 swap?

Jim

[Mr. Pink]

Jim, when I did my SN95 swap I went with Koni's for '87-93. The reason (well...one of them) for going to a SN95 control arm is that it is one of the closest to the original SVO arm. You can use your stock Koni's with the SN95 swap, but you'll have to modify the bolt holes. HTH.

[NsTyFoX]

do you think the turbocoupe spindles with 87-93 mustang control arms would work the same???

[svoman2300]

Why the TC spindles? The Fox arms are almost an inch shorter and you can use the SVO spindles with the balljoint spacer form MM. http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=444
You will probably have to use a sway bar and mounts from a GT.

[NsTyFoX]

This is what i was told by a member on turboford

This is what I did for the front of my SVO: 87 Mustang GT lower control arms, 88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe spindles, SVO Brakes and shocks will go back on. You'll need to cut the springs for the proper ride height. This will bring the total track width in almost 4 inches.


For the Rear of my SVO I used: 88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 8.8 rearend, replaced the axles with Alloy axles part # ALY-12180, remove the caliper mounts from the SVO rear end and install them on the 8.8 (left side will go on the right side and the right side will go on the left side)grinding and welding required for the rotor to clear the caliper bracket. You can bolt all of the SVO suspension and brakes back on including the emergency brake. This will bring the total track width in almost 3.75 inches.

[svoman2300]

The most you'll narrow your front with that combo is 2" up front total and 2.5" in the rear.

[NsTyFoX]

Would i be able to use my koni's wihtout modification, with the turbocoupe spindles etc???

[svoman2300]

The struts won't work without modifcation. I know some have done it but I don't knowwhat you would have to do. I still don't know why you want to use the TC spindles. As long as your talking about 87-88 TC spindles they are the same as the 87-93 Mustang 8cyl spindles. Nothing I have read has mentioned that the SVO spindles have a different track width than Fox spindles as long as they are on the same length control arms. So what are you trying to gain by using the TC arms. Apparently whoever gave you the info from Turboford isn't exactly sure about their measurements. I've had stock, SN95 and Fox front control arms along with SN95 brakes up front and SVO, SN95 and Fox length axles out back. So I know how much of a diiference the changes make.

[NsTyFoX]

so all i need to do the swap are 87-93 v8 fox arms and the mm ball joint spacer???? v8 and 4banger arms are the same arent they?
Thanks for the info svoman and mr pink i really appreciate it

[svoman2300]

I'm not sure if there is a difference between the 4 and 8 arms. There's a chance you might need C/C plates to get it to align properly.

[NsTyFoX]

ok thanks

[Mr. Pink]

I second the C/C plates. Always a good upgrade if you're swaping front suspension parts....espically with parts not originally designed for the SVO. This will give you a lot more play for proper adjustment. And just FYI, these are the parts I used:
'94 Spindles and Control Arms w/ new bushings
'87-93 koni's
'13" brake kit (Baer kit, but pretty much the same as the '94 Cobra)
I believe I had to use '87-93 tie rod ends as well since the stock rod ends would not meet up/have enough adjustment
Kenny Brown C/C plates

[NsTyFoX]

Much appreciated,will post up pics after im done

[tateg]

If I'm reading this thread correctly:

http://www.svoca.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12643

...we shouldn't be using any fox control arms without replacing the SVO K-member. At least we shouldn't according to Maximum Motorsports.

Comments?

[svoman2300]

Well I've been using Fox arms with no problems for over a year. The car handles just fine. My wheels don't seem to be further back. If they were any more forward they would be rubbing the front of my fender.