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Topic: New rear springs
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-11-2006 08:47 PM
 
Putting new 5 leafs in rear dumping the stock 4 leaf trying to get rid of tire rub> I got the standard spring eye 5 leaf performance ride springs. I am waiting on front disc brake kit to arrive from SSBC Classic force 10 kit with 4 piston aluminum calipers and slotted rotors.m I also picked up control arms upper and lower, swaybar bushings, new end links, and inner and outer tie rods. Can't wait for decent stopping power!------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS engine RPM Air Gap 650 Holley DP Crane 1.7 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer Nitrous, Dynomax ceramic headers WCZ rated-T5, cable clutch Flows X Pipe 3.89 9". Clearwater Aqua GT Clone Vintage wheel works 40 series 16X8 225 front 255/50 rear drag radials 308 RWHP@5800rpm 300 tq NA 385rwhp 380 w 75 shot 13.11 @111mph
92 VERT triple black 5 speed BBK and edelbrock 70mm mass and throttlebody, 88 GT (FiveOfastback's ride)GT 40 X Track Heat, BBK headers X pipe 5 spd 296 RWHP 315 RWTQ Red and Silver
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4777
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-12-2006 12:29 AM
New parts are cool  I'm curious to know how the 5-leafs work out for you. My 4-leafs are shot  and are in desperate need of an upgrade. I sure like Calvert's new bi-leafs... ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" 12.58/110 on street tires, more to come;) All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-12-2006 10:31 AM
I have the 4.5 leafs from MustangsPlus. Stopped my rubbing no problem. Soon to be putting a 2" drop block on. We will see what happens. Richard.
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-12-2006 02:45 PM
Spring wer a bit--! But I got er done! they are alot stiffer maybe 1/2" higher. I was almost as bad as taking the stock originals off, I had to cut the bolts off the front perches, I screwed up and put the wrong sleeve on the front perch and had to pull in back off after I already had the other side off, made lining up the left side a little tough. Hopefully next week the brakes and front suspension rebuild. BTW rear springs got a complete poly bushing set including heavy duty shackle kit from Energy Suspension.------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS engine RPM Air Gap 650 Holley DP Crane 1.7 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer Nitrous, Dynomax ceramic headers WCZ rated-T5, cable clutch Flows X Pipe 3.89 9". Clearwater Aqua GT Clone Vintage wheel works 40 series 16X8 225 front 255/50 rear drag radials 308 RWHP@5800rpm 300 tq NA 385rwhp 380 w 75 shot 13.11 @111mph
92 VERT triple black 5 speed BBK and edelbrock 70mm mass and throttlebody, 88 GT (FiveOfastback's ride)GT 40 X Track Heat, BBK headers X pipe 5 spd 296 RWHP 315 RWTQ Red and Silver
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-12-2006 03:11 PM
Tom clamping the springs helps to stop wheel rubbing too. It limints the amount of travel better for off the line too. I use 4 leafs with clamps front and rear even with all of my family in the car it doesn't sag. We are not a small family either  some 750 pounds between the four of us.  ------------------
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-12-2006 06:10 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
Tom clamping the springs helps to stop wheel rubbing too. It limints the amount of travel better for off the line too. I use 4 leafs with clamps front and rear even with all of my family in the car it doesn't sag. We are not a small family either some 750 pounds between the four of us.
Thanks SCOOP!
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-13-2006 01:22 AM
How do you clamp them Scoop? My passenger side always rubs on certain bumps, and it's scary. Thanks for any info.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-13-2006 05:07 PM
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-13-2006 05:17 PM
Thanks Ron.
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 506
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-13-2006 06:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom G:
maybe 1/2" higher
Probably your old springs were 1/2" too low due to sag.
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-14-2006 05:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by John Z:
Probably your old springs were 1/2" too low due to sag.
Old springs had maybe 5K miles in 4 years------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS engine RPM Air Gap 650 Holley DP Crane 1.7 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer Nitrous, Dynomax ceramic headers WCZ rated-T5, cable clutch Flows X Pipe 3.89 9". Clearwater Aqua GT Clone Vintage wheel works 40 series 16X8 225 front 255/50 rear drag radials 308 RWHP@5800rpm 300 tq NA 385rwhp 380 w 75 shot 13.11 @111mph
92 VERT triple black 5 speed BBK and edelbrock 70mm mass and throttlebody, 88 GT (FiveOfastback's ride)GT 40 X Track Heat, BBK headers X pipe 5 spd 296 RWHP 315 RWTQ Red and Silver
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