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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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I have a question on the rear shocks, when i took mine off, they had springs OVER the shocks? Like coilovers, and when i ordered new shocks, they didnt have these, and theyre is no way to bolt the springs on because the washers/stops and setupis welded to the shaft of the old shock. So, Why would they have Springs over the shocks? Was this stock? will it hurt to leave them off when i put my new ones on? -Jon
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Stock setup is straight shock. Someone bought a coil over shock at somepoint and installed it. Usually done in an attempt to help prop up sagging rear leafs and control excessive 'bouce' from the worn out leafs.
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Yeah, that's not stock. If your rear is sagging, then just replace the leaf springs and put on a new set of shocks.
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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thats exactly ehat was happening, lots of rear sag, i bought new leafs and shocks, and will be installing them within the next week, just wanted to check! BTW, hows my new sig? better than the ol' pontiac? -Jon
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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much better sig
loose the slapper bars while you are under there
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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nice looking engine bay...you have any more pics of that thing?
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Much better sig pic. Damn good lookin car. Might want to rethink that spoiler though.
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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https://mustangforums.com/m_2589403/...tm.htm#2589403for more pics/ info on my stang! -Jon
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