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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Well I fixed my spring problem today. For those of you who didn't see my post yesterday (https://mustangforums.com/m_3951422/tm.htm) I wasn't happy with the stance ofmy new Steeda sport springs. Not only was the rakegone, but the rear was just too low and stiff even with the D-specs turned 6-out. I was going to put the stock rears back today but instead I stretched the Steeda rears 2". They were 12" to begin with, and I stretched them to 14". This raised the rear stance about 3/4" and now gives a better ride with a bit more suspension travel, but not as much as stock. The subtle rake is back and I love the ride! Easy fix!

Measurements are as follows:

Front fender lip to ground-- 27 1/2"
Rear fender lip to ground-- 27 1/2" before stretch
--28 1/4" after stretch.

After pics:

Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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lookin good
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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how do you permanently stretch the springs, wont they settle back down after time??
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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sick, good job. that car would look good with a cowl hood
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Well, yeah they might settle, but I'll keep an eye on that over the next few weeks. My hope is they will settle at the same rate as the front, keeping the rake intact.
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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looks sexy as hell...
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Now thats true moddin to get what you want. Perfect stance even if it "settles some".
Bravo!
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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I measured mine but havnt taken any pics yet. I' at 27" front, 28" rear measured in the garage.
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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I like the way it turned out. Hopefully they'll settle out right and stay that way.
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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how do you stretch springs out?



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