Q: 1988 Saleen springs?

[Todd Grether]

Working on the rear end of the car and noticed the gap between the tire and driver side quarter panel wheel opening was tight. Looks like to car is leaning a little and could be the springs. Did the Saleens have special springs or used the standard rate springs on the Mustang?

[Dave]

Special springs.

[Todd Grether]

TY Dave

I see on the Saleen sight they still sell them.

[Hogzilla]

My '87 had the same issues a decade+ ago (about 80K miles) when you could still get the red racecraft springs from Saleen. It was the spring, which was substantially flat when removed. I replaced springs and Konis on both sides. I wish I knew the answer but most often Saleen appears to be using aftermarket equipment that is re-badged and painted: Eibach, Koni, etc. I think a bit of digging will get the answer if someone with a memory does not respond.

I am hoping that Saleen might acknowledge the fact that these early cars are all over 30 now, and more often in the possession of collectors and long-term owners who will be seeking out replacements for restoration.

[dennard25]

Originally Posted by Hogzilla

My '87 had the same issues a decade+ ago (about 80K miles) when you could still get the red racecraft springs from Saleen. It was the spring, which was substantially flat when removed. I replaced springs and Konis on both sides. I wish I knew the answer but most often Saleen appears to be using aftermarket equipment that is re-badged and painted: Eibach, Koni, etc. I think a bit of digging will get the answer if someone with a memory does not respond.

I am hoping that Saleen might acknowledge the fact that these early cars are all over 30 now, and more often in the possession of collectors and long-term owners who will be seeking out replacements for restoration.

Replacement parts availability has been a challenge for Saleen restoration here as well. My buddy's incoming '87 project might need new springs as well. We're gonna take a closer look soon when we finished installing the bumper and winch on the Wrangler tomorrow. Brake pads and tires are due for replacement.