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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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Hello guys. I own a 98. Im sure everyone knows they feel like boats (well, they all feel like boats, maybe cept the 03+). I was thinking of installing bilstein HDs or tokicos to improve the handling. The other day I looked underneath and i was surprised to find that there are no rear struts on it - just springs. It has struts in the front, but only springs in the back. Is that normal or did the previous owner screw something up? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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it should have shocks not struts at all all 4 corners... if you wanna improve handling, swap out the sway bars with police issued ones since they are bigger and handle corners better
 
Old Sep 14, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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thank you. say, would my ford dealer have the interceptor sway bars, or id have to junk yard or ebay them?
 
Old Sep 14, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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junkyard would be best bet and cheaper than going to the stealership
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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hahah "stealership". thanks again
 
Old Sep 3, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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from what I have worked on these cars it should have struts in the front ans shocks in the back.
 
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