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    Newbe 85GT owner needs info. already searched site!

    Joe, SmockDoiley is right about the brakes. It is one of the first upgrades I would make since 79-86s only have 10" rotors. I changed mine over a long time ago to the 87-93 spindles, but have changed them again. I now have the 94-95 spindles and 99+ PBR calipers on the front and Mark VII...
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    Newbe 85GT owner needs info. already searched site!

    Joe, It sounds like you got a good price. It is about what I paid for my wheels and tires. As maverick said, if you get the 9" wheels, 275s would look awesome on the back. I plan to get the Tokico Illuminas on mine soon. Maximum Motorsports has the Premiums for around $326. You may be...
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    Newbe 85GT owner needs info. already searched site!

    Hey Joe, I've had my 85 for 17 years and have done many upgrades over the years. I can answer many of your questions also. I tried the KYB Gas-a-justs and agree with v8only, they sucked. It may have been due to the fact I have stiff lowering springs (650lb front/200-250lb rear). I have the...
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    5 lug conversion is completed and i love it!

    I agree the foxes look great with newer wheels... Now I just need a paint-job to match my wheels.
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    Ordered HPM Megabite UCA's & LCA's, right choice?

    I really like my Megabite JRs. I haven't had them on the track, so I cannot say how they will effect your 60ft. I can say that I can feel the tires digging into the pavement taking off and on upshifts. Yes, you can remove your dampners with them. I may make the switch to the MM LCAs...
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    Does Ford still sell...

    The ones I bought from Pep Boys are very stiff. They were hell to put on, since they were slotted, instead of having round holes. They were direct replacement parts for Mustangs and Capris.