Im redoing the suspension on my 67 cp and i got acouple questions. Currently I have the rear end completly off and am going to fix that and then move to the front. I cleaned the differentil and mountain hardware all up and am considering 1" lowering mid eye springs. Sound like a good idea for the back? Now, if I do get the 1" lower over the stock springs, Im gonna have to get 620 springs or soemthing up front to lower it 1 inch as well, right? I have a 351W in her and Im mainly wondering if I put that much weight on those springs, is it gonna compress them too much? Or should i just stick with stock height alround? This is gonna be a nice cruiser btw

 

Anyone?

 

The 620 springs would give you about 1" drop on the front. The 351 isn't a big block and doesn't weigh a tremendous amount more than the 289/302 block. As for the rear, the lowering leaf springs are a good idea if you are replacing your stock leafs with all new ones. I would suggest a complete kit from Mustangs Plus. There kits are nice. I personally got mine from NPD, and am satisfied with it also. I got the street banit kit up front and 1" lowering blocks for the rear. Hope that helps if any.
-Edgar

 

I checked into LaurelMountainMustang.com and for mid eye, rear springs are 125. Ill probably just drive there and get them, its an hour away.

lowering block?

 

Lowering blocks (that's what they are called in my neck of the woods) are blocks that are placed in between the leaf spring and the axle housing. this is what they look like http://www.mustangsplus.com/Merchant..._Code=lowerkit and are commonly used for people who want to use their current leaf springs as opposed to buying new ones.

 

Oh..well my springs are original(and solid rust), so they need replaced...

So do you think the 620's would be comfy up front? Any other options on springs?

 

Lowering blocks are not a good idea. Just get the mid eyes for the rear, then see how she sits. I still have the original coils up front, and plan to keep them, so I used the standard eye leaves in the rear. Mine sits pretty level. However, you understand that if you lower the rear, you will not be able to use the tall tires and wheels. Do some planning before you leap. Think about what tires and wheels you want to use in the back. For handling purposes, the 620 coils will improve that.

 

I wasn't recommending the lowering blocks, I just brought them up because they are popular options for many people out there. I would definatley go with the new leaf springs if I were you. As for the 620's, I am sure you will be very happy with them up front.

 

So are extension shackles in the rear. Not a good idea either. Talking about handling problems. [:-] Personally, I like a classic Mustang to have the stance like it came from the factory. Some folks go to the extreme with lowering them so far that they don't even resemble a classic. Unless you are into serious racing and have the racing suspension to handle it, I would stick with stock.

 

Come on now shakle up the rear about 4 inches and then it's a hot rod. I've even seen a Metro shakled. It was a sad day.