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    Suspension compatability

    I have an 88LX. It's a rusty old car that we "saved" and have been using as a cheap dd. Unfortunately, the shocks are pretty worn. We get a rubbing noise from the rear when cornering. I am thinking that the srpings are so worn that the rear sags a bit. Not sure, just speculating.

    Anyway, I decided this morning to just go out a buy a new set of shocks/springs for the old car and to my surprise (not really)- no one has anything in stock. Every place I called needs to order the shocks. (Monroe sensa trac?) No one carries replacement springs.

    Autozone said they could get a coilover from Edelbrock for $57.99 a piece. First of all I didn't even know that Edelbrock made shocks. Second, do I really need a coilover? I just want a simple swap in deal that is cheap and easy. Hopefully one that will have a better ride and that will also allow me to clear larger tires/rims, in the near future.

    I guess what I'm looking for is a part number or the name of some other car that is maybe more popular that has the stuff I need so that I can buy this stuff off the shelf and take care of it today.

    Anyone?
    88 LX - Twin turbo, Intercooled :p
    Recently re-chistened from "Cheapstiva" to "Expenstiva"
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  • #2
    Post an ad in the for sale/wanted section for springs. Someone here will have a set of used ones for sale. Then just buy some stock replacement struts.

    No other direct replacement, the aspire stuff is the closest.

    BP Festiva http://www.cardomain.com/ride/723319 - SOLD
    BPT Festiva www.cardomain.com/ride/2260009 - SOLD
    BPT GTX www.cardomain.com/ride/2436495 - SOLD
    New GTX - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3294846/ - SOLD

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    • #3
      That's a good idea... I'll try that. But, are there any compatibles that I might be able to locate sooner?
      88 LX - Twin turbo, Intercooled :p
      Recently re-chistened from "Cheapstiva" to "Expenstiva"

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      • #4
        Junkyard Aspire rear springs and shocks if they are newer and have life left in them.

        The Aspire rear spring perches will raise your back end at least an inch.

        Aspire rear springs should be the same as Festiva springs, just newer and hopefully with less mileage.

        You should be able to easily order new rear struts for either Festiva or Aspire, then get some "newer" rear springs off an Aspire at the JY.

        FMS sells new Festiva replacement rear springs in either standard or heavy duty. Or at least they did.

        Karl
        '93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
        '91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
        '92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
        '93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
        '89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project

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        • #5
          thought there was someone here using 323 struts up front and Colt/Mirage struts in the rear?
          Trees aren't kind to me...

          currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
          94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by boostmaster View Post

            Autozone said they could get a coilover from Edelbrock for $57.99 a piece. First of all I didn't even know that Edelbrock made shocks. Second, do I really need a coilover? I just want a simple swap in deal that is cheap and easy. Hopefully one that will have a better ride and that will also allow me to clear larger tires/rims, in the near future.

            Anyone?

            I want to know more aout these Edelbrock parts.
            Rodney

            1991 FI 5 Speed Aqua Blue

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            • #7
              If you are in ks I have some brand new monroe struts sitting at my parents house.

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              • #8
                graywolf_14, what part of KS are you in? i'd help to fill in the user CP for your profile.

                -"Hairlipstiva" 1991 GL 5spd (swapped from an auto), rolling on Enkei 14x6 +38 with 195/45/14 Toyo's, Jensen MP5720 CD deck, tach install, LED strip in cluster, down position rear wiper, FMS springs, Gabriel shocks on 4 corners, Acura Integra short shifter
                -Escort GT 91 donor car with BP, G5M-R tranny to be dropped in the little guy...
                -Aspire brake swap COMPLETE!
                https://www.wunderground.com/persona...?ID=KOKOWASS38

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                • #9
                  Oh well actually I am stationed at ft bragg nc but I am originally from augusta. I believe I may have some other parts but cant remember.

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                  • #10
                    mr brown it would be better to build your own as per the sticky. IMHO
                    Neil

                    Jesus loves me. This I know.

                    93 L track prep in progress
                    88? Parts car-sold
                    91 L B6-me f25mr-soon to be ???
                    86 b2000- pisses of HOA-sold
                    1997 k1500 suburban- kid hauler/GAS hog

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by gorgonheimer View Post
                      mr brown it would be better to build your own as per the sticky. IMHO
                      Perhaps. I really need to get on building something though. Ha.


                      Rodney
                      Rodney

                      1991 FI 5 Speed Aqua Blue

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                      • #12
                        You need to come and drive my car and yours will be built in a month or less!!! You will love it.
                        Neil

                        Jesus loves me. This I know.

                        93 L track prep in progress
                        88? Parts car-sold
                        91 L B6-me f25mr-soon to be ???
                        86 b2000- pisses of HOA-sold
                        1997 k1500 suburban- kid hauler/GAS hog

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                        • #13
                          i checked on edelbrock.com i cant find any coil over or strut for a festiva.

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