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Old 09-20-2008, 01:07 PM
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I need the spring rates on v6 and gt springs..... My friend put some lowering springs on his 08 GT and gave me his oe springs . My Question is , is the spring rate the same on a v6 and gt mustang ? If not I would like to put the gt springs on a 05 v6 . I assume they are stiffer . Correct me If I am wrong ...
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Old 09-20-2008, 01:44 PM
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I have the GT springs and shocks...not a huge difference but the front is stiffer...to get real results id put the GT rear sway bar on
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Old 09-20-2008, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lethaldosage423
I have the GT springs and shocks...not a huge difference but the front is stiffer...to get real results id put the GT rear sway bar on
did it change your ride height ?
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Old 09-20-2008, 02:40 PM
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There are about 11 different springs for the front and rear.
You really need to know the number on the spring as there
are just not V6 and GT springs. There are verts and coupes also.
Not to mention the GT500 and its different spring rates needed
over the GT or V6. NASCAR inserts and removes spring rubbers
DURING the race to get it just right. Spring rates are a science.
Suspension Specs
The workshop manual (not the online one) shows the different springs available.
Its quite extensive. GT springs on a V6 is the wrong way to go.

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Old 09-20-2008, 08:05 PM
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My front end is slightly lower then the back end but i like it, looks more aggressive.
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