Spring weight and Lenght
 

Need advice, i have a mustang with a tubular front k-member and tubular a-arms with coil over shocks, i am going to switch to 90/10 front struts but need advice on the spring weight and length. the car weighs about 3000 w/me not sure of the front/back weight, thanks for any help offered.

Marty
M204

Re: Spring weight and Lenght
 

I have 14 inch 150 rate on mine 3000 lb. car 1633 weight on front. Would help to know frt. weight is this small or big block? Joe

Re: Spring weight and Lenght
 

Joe it is a 347 small block, i have never had it on a 4 wheel scale, i have taken alot of weight off the front. is yours a full body car.

thanks

Marty
M204

Re: Spring weight and Lenght
 

Yes , backhalf SS car full interior. I run a V6 however it is very heavy, I know the bare block is as heavy as a production 351W block. I believe the 150 rate spring would be very close for your app. Joe

Re: Spring weight and Lenght
 

thank you for the info Joe

Marty
M204