I have a 89 thunderbird super coupe with the 3.8 supercharged engine and the 5 speed manual. Does anyone have info on this model. Specifically the shock system. It has the ARC automatic ride control system. I need replacement shocks. Monroe states the system has to be extensively modified? Are there any replacements available?

 

See Mr. Ford or a performance shop

 

When they say extensively modified they mean eliminated. The car is 21 years old and in a few years will be eligible for classic car plates. Question is: is it worth the work? I love thunderbirds and if it were me with my tools,etc. - no trouble, but the average mechanic wouldn't know where to start to unhook the computerized suspension or modify it. I would give a try to going to a specialist in air ride suspension or a 80's Thunderbird club. An online search engine can sometimes find you your way too. It's unfortunate that these leaps in technology fall by the wayside - but they do.