I know there have been a couple threads on lowering wagons, but none of them end conclusively.
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...lowering+wagon
The consensus is that wagons have a higher spring rate for more load carrying ability and their added girth over the rear end compared to sedans and coupes. Reports of installing Mustang rear lowering springs result in lowering the rear of the wagon much more than was prescribed for the Mustang it was intended for.
So, assuming the wagon in questions is actually a 1986 LTD v6. The intent is to do a v8 swap (so 100lb extra up front). Actually handle and perform well in the turn but still hold 4 adults and their luggage or a 500-800 lbs of whatever I want.
The front springs should basically be standard front Mustang lowering springs. Front Weights are going to be about the same as a v8 mustang.
The rear, I expect when empty to be lower than the Mustang would be. You could use coil spring spacers or weight jacker control arms. The control arms are excessively expensive IMHO compared to spacers. So assuming the empty ride height is solved, what about the load carrying? Monroe Air Shocks or Air Lift bags that go inside the spring.
Thoughts. advices, observations?
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