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Topic: 6 cyl and 8 cyl coil springs
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-29-2006 02:34 AM
 
What will happen if I have a 6 cyl coil spring on an 8 cyl car? will it make the car lower? My tire is touching my fender when I turn. Will a stffer shock absorber help?
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-29-2006 08:15 AM
Yes, it will make it lower. Is this happening on the passenger side???? ------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 4800
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-29-2006 08:25 AM
Shock may help temporarily, but it's not the solution. You need SPRINGS! 
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fastford34
Gearhead Posts: 1299
From: penna
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-29-2006 09:20 AM
the V8 is to heavy for the 6cyl springs. as Dave stated,change them. ------------------
34 coupe powered by 351 c 4v
keith
it`s nice to be important but more IMPORTANT to be nice.
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Aussie XAXB
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: North Olmsted, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-29-2006 11:25 PM
You also need to take into consideration what your plans for the car are. My wife's 66 was originally a 6 cylinder but the previous owner made it into an 8. When I got new springs all around I got coils for a 6 because of the plans we had for the engine.I put aluminum heads (-50 lbs.) and intake manifold on the engine as well as a fiberglass hood. The car rides just fine. It also sits properly in appearance anyways. Before the hood and engine mods you had to drive the car gingerly over a curb as you pulled into a driveway. Steve
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68mustang351w
Gearhead Posts: 558
From: San Jose, Ca
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 05-30-2006 01:29 AM
The shocks dont hold up the car, the springs do, so no they wont help... David F.
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-30-2006 05:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
Yes, it will make it lower. Is this happening on the passenger side????
Yes, you're right on the dot, it is happening on the passenger side. Why is it happening on the passenger side specifically?
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-30-2006 05:08 AM
How about the rear leaf springs? Do I need to change them also?
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-30-2006 07:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mikel3891:
Yes, you're right on the dot, it is happening on the passenger side. Why is it happening on the passenger side specifically?
I don't know, mine does the same thing, but I have 15x7 wheels with 225 60's on it. My rear end rubs on the same side. As far as leafs go, as long as they still have a good arch to them, they should be good.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-30-2006 08:23 AM
just a suggestiong but if the coils and the leafs are 40 years old and you are wanting to improve things, go and put v8 springs in and a new set of leafs. You will be glad you did and it is one more thing that you can mark off your list and not have to wonder or worry about it.Richard ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
'95 302 auto
Mustang ~ 04-05
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-30-2006 09:34 PM
Thanks guys for your suggestions, I think I'm gonna buy a pair for my car. NPD has a two kinds of coil spring the HD and the standard. Will the HD give a rougher ride than the standard? I'm thinking of softer springs bec we have rougher roads here.
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hotwheelscltr
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: las vegas,nv
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-30-2006 10:03 PM
The HD is what gt came with. Right?------------------
get your kicks in a fast 66..
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-30-2006 10:16 PM
I would just go with the standard, the stiffer ones will beat you and the car to death, real fast.
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68mustang351w
Gearhead Posts: 558
From: San Jose, Ca
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 05-30-2006 10:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
I would just go with the standard, the stiffer ones will beat you and the car to death, real fast.
Actually the GT ones arent very stiff. They are rated at something like 260#. Not sure how stiff stock ones are but 260 isnt very stiff... David F.
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-31-2006 09:36 PM
I encountered another problem just as I looked at my springs. My passenger side shock absorber snapped into two. It might be bec of the soft springs wherein the shocks couldn't handle the bumps.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 06-01-2006 12:36 AM
You ever have this car's front end aligned???
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 06-01-2006 03:42 AM
yes I did actually but I think the previous owner cut the springs, that is why the shocks misaligned
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