independent rear suspension

[utdsquirrel]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me when the mark cars started getting independent rear suspensions like this one
http://www.thebicyclingguitarist.net/ranchero/falconlover2.htm

i dont mean having independent air bags for each side, i mean actual live axle systems. did they start with the 93 mark VIII or was it before that with the VII?

 

[Jibit]

it started in '93 on the Mark VIII, the Mark VII have a solid axle

 

[ONEBADMK8]

The Thunderbird and Cougar also use the exact same suspension components of the Mark VIII since 1989. Except for the mn12 chassied cars had cast iron rear housings vs the Mark VIII (fn10 chassis) which utilized aluminum. The Supercoupes also had beffier axels.

 

[lincolnboy]

The Thunderbird and Cougar also use the exact same suspension components of the Mark VIII since 1989. Except for the mn12 chassied cars had cast iron rear housings vs the Mark VIII (fn10 chassis) which utilized aluminum. The Supercoupes also had beffier axels.

PREECH on my brother(from another motha), their is pros and cons from this susp. but the ride is alot better i think than solid axles

 

[utdsquirrel]

what size is the rearend center section, 8.8''?

 

[1wykdmk8]

what size is the rearend center section, 8.8''?

Yup.

 

[utdsquirrel]

awesome, now if only i can make it look like this:

http://www.thebicyclingguitarist.net/graphics/ranchero/falconlover/20010616linc_rear.jpg

thats a 62 falcon wagon...i have a 62 falcon coupe. i found several of those rear end setups whole from disc to disc in a wrecking yard nearby. i guess i'll go pick one up on friday thanks for the help everyone.

 

[utdsquirrel]

anyone know what kind of power this suspension is able to hold up to?

 

[SCTBIRD1173]

Hey guys! I'm in the Super Coupe Club of America and we have a member running 10.80's on that setup. It's damn strong.