New here, but rear end sagging on 91 SHO

[EliminatorSHO]

SO I just bought a 1991 SHO MTX with 136000 miles on it. It looks like the rear is sagging and Ive heard that the rear springs can sag over time. Can we find replacement ones?

 

[Toolman]

SHOsource.com

Welcome to the forum!

 

[PastaPirate13]

Following. I also have the saggy rear problem, I'm on the hunt for information about what springs/struts to use.

 

[Irish Pride]

Moog Cargo coils

Gen 1 front - CC862
Gen 1 rear - CC839

Gen 2 front - CC858
Gen 2 rear - CC859

Preferred combo = Gen2 fronts with 1+ coil cut and Gen1 rears uncut.

Search for the part number, not by Moog. Other brand names offer the same parts. If the number matches then its what you are looking for.

-Chad

 

[EliminatorSHO]

Moog Cargo coils

Gen 1 front - CC862
Gen 1 rear - CC839

Gen 2 front - CC858
Gen 2 rear - CC859

Preferred combo = Gen2 fronts with 1+ coil cut and Gen1 rears uncut.

Search for the part number, not by Moog. Other brand names offer the same parts. If the number matches then its what you are looking for.

-Chad

Ive heard of these too

 

[PastaPirate13]

Moog Cargo coils

Gen 1 front - CC862
Gen 1 rear - CC839

Gen 2 front - CC858
Gen 2 rear - CC859

Preferred combo = Gen2 fronts with 1+ coil cut and Gen1 rears uncut.

Search for the part number, not by Moog. Other brand names offer the same parts. If the number matches then its what you are looking for.

-Chad

What does the preferred combo look like compared to the stock ride height? Also how different is that compared to stock as far as ride and handling are concerned?

 

[PastaPirate13]

Ive heard of these too

Those look interesting. I wonder if anyone else around here is using those.

 

[zoomlater]

if you search for "moog cargo coils", there are some threads that have some photos of cut moogs, some pictures were loss
can you still get B & G springs

 

[Irish Pride]

What does the preferred combo look like compared to the stock ride height? Also how different is that compared to stock as far as ride and handling are concerned?

Ride is a little stiffer than stock which is a good thing in my opinion.

One front coil cut. Uncut rear.


Two coils cut in the front. Uncut in the rear.


Two coils cut in the front. One coil cut in the rear.

 

[chris9595]

SO I just bought a 1991 SHO MTX with 136000 miles on it. It looks like the rear is sagging and Ive heard that the rear springs can sag over time. Can we find replacement ones?

Check the site called www.carparts.com to find whatever.

 

[EliminatorSHO]

so far not being able to find CC839 or CC859. Can you use Gen 2 on a Gen 1?

 

[Texas Marauder]

While MOOG has discontinued the CC839, other manufacturers make comparable variable rate springs. You need to look at regular Taurus parts to find them.

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[zoomlater]

you can try posting in the Want to Buy section to see if anyone has ones they are willing to sell or maybe some after markets springs

 

[PastaPirate13]

I believe SHOsource now offers coilovers if I'm not mistaken. Pretty sure they're for gen 1 and 2.

 

[Irish Pride]

so far not being able to find CC839 or CC859. Can you use Gen 2 on a Gen 1?

Both listed under 1991 Taurus with 3.8. The pic posted is not of the actual product.

-Chad