Next Mod on my 89 5.0?

It doesn't really matter much what you do next as it's all not going to mean much without the other. You should weld up your torque boxes (rear control arm mounts) with some reinforcement plates, but you don't need a whole hell of a lot of suspension mods for your power level, especially if you keep the auto. I'd put an air bag in the right rear and rip it. Get some drag radials (old style bfgs or m/ts) or slicks depending on if the car is going to be on the street or track more. Gears, anywhere between 3.73s and 4.30s again depending on what you're using it for. Rebuild the trac lok while it's apart, and maybe get some axles. If it was me I would do a 5spd swap but if you're going to keep the auto it would benefit a lot from a looser converter and a shift kit or valve body (lentech).

85SVOGUY said:

Thanks alot for the input guys, from what im reading looks like im gona pick up a set of gears, im gonna be using it mostly for the street so what gears should i be using 3.73's? Its gonna end up being my daily driver so i dont want anything too crazy, and i think im going to get some full length sub frame connectors.

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If you haven't done SFCs, that should definitely be high on your list. Even a completely stock Fox can benefit from SFCs. Make sure to weld them in.

85SVOGUY said:

Thanks alot for the input guys, from what im reading looks like im gona pick up a set of gears, im gonna be using it mostly for the street so what gears should i be using 3.73's? Its gonna end up being my daily driver so i dont want anything too crazy, and i think im going to get some full length sub frame connectors.

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A lot of the AOD guys like 4.10s better, especially with a mild combo.

NikwoaC said:

If you haven't done SFCs, that should definitely be high on your list. Even a completely stock Fox can benefit from SFCs. Make sure to weld them in.

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Not always true. It may FEEL like a benefit because of the stiffer chassis, but in a lower hp car the chassis flex can actually help the car hook. I actually probably wouldn't even worry about hurting the torque boxes in a mild auto car because they're not being shocked like dumping the clutch.