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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Hey all, want to replace rear springs only have sportlines on now. Too much bottoming out plus installing a new Spyder shaft this week and don't want to have to set pinion angle twice. Need spring drop from stock to be about 1.3 to 1.5. Does any supplier out there sell rear springs only?
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Roushsells rears http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=322. I've also read somewhere that ford racing sells them, but I can't find them at fordracingparts.com. I'minterested inlowering the rear about 3/4 of an inch without lowering the front. The thing about the roush springs and dampers is that their rates are all secret. So I guess I have to go on faith that if they sell rears alone, then they are matched for our stock fronts.
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Roushsells rears http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=322. I've also read somewhere that ford racing sells them, but I can't find them at fordracingparts.com. I'minterested inlowering the rear about 3/4 of an inch without lowering the front. The thing about the roush springs and dampers is that their rates are all secret. So I guess I have to go on faith that if they sell rears alone, then they are matched for our stock fronts.
I have the rear Roush springs, at first they seemed bouncy after installation. After they settled they aren't noticeble anymore. If you're gonna go hot lap at a race track, then you will need the front springs and matching dampers all around, but for everyday sporty, slightly aggressive driving, changing the rears only with stock dampers are actually pretty decent. A larger rear swaybar would help from keeping the car seem twitchy and more composed, but only at very illegal speeds on public roads. My car is my only means of transport, so a compromise between look(having the car look level) and handling( slightly improved rear grip with springs) leave me smiling. Everybody will have an opinion on what's best, but what's best for one person might not be the best for another.
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