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Old 12-29-2007, 02:42 AM
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What I plan on doing is using a mideye leaf spring (V-8 obviously) in the rear of the Mustang. I do know that if I use V-8 springs in the front, I will practically be pointing up at the sky. My plan is to (hopefully) use V-8 springs in the front, but doing a 1" drop. (I am not fond of cutting V-8 springs)

Are there any realistic options for me to drop the front end while keeping the stock (v-8) spring length?

The difference in ride height between a stock 8 and 6 cylinder spring is about an inch, correct?

My goal is to have stiffer sprigns in the front of the car. If anyone knows of performance inline 6 springs, I can safe a lot of hassle >_<

1966 Coupe 200 ci c4
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Old 12-29-2007, 03:28 AM
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just use shackles in the back and cut your springs in the front

just kidding
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Old 12-29-2007, 03:36 AM
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get a fat girlfriend[8D], also kidding im not to keen on the poppers performance parts
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Old 12-29-2007, 12:58 PM
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Old 12-29-2007, 11:38 PM
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do the shelby drop
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:16 AM
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Im pretty sure instead of cutting the springs you can use a torch to heat them and then compress them to the desired height.
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Old 12-30-2007, 02:19 AM
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Im pretty sure instead of cutting the springs you can use a torch to heat them and then compress them to the desired height.

[sm=badidea.gif][sm=badidea.gif]no bad idea it can make the springs brittle and alter the spring rate disproportionately creating adverse handling conditions. cutting springs also isnt suggested but sometimes its the only way.
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I said I do not want to cut my springs guys. .
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