Need help with coil springs

Mike Gray · 01-26-2024, 12:56 AM

I finished my 67 Shelby build last week and fired it up. It’s now down off jack stands and I changed the trailer tires to my Hoosier 27” front tires. It looks fantastic except the front bumper is now below my knees. I’m not as tall as certain Mopar racer so this is a real problem. I bought the Moog front springs years ago and can’t find my notes but they measure up the same as the 8088 springs. Most of the 60’s Ford stuff is discontinued so what are some of you big block mustang racers using to get the headers out of the weeds?

8088’s are 259lb inch with 1540 load.

1347 · 01-26-2024, 02:27 PM

You can call Marty Rinehart for springs. Landrum springs are the go to for alot of Fords. Probably gonna need 200s to 250s, but Marty will be able to help you with that. He will ask you for the weight on the front of the car, so if you don't have it, you should try to borrow a set of scales.

Ralph A Powell · 01-26-2024, 05:47 PM

Eaton Spring Corp on has all the Blueprints for Ford Front and rear leafs? Just Google them.

Mike Gray · 01-27-2024, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the spring info.
I hate to change the “stance” but 2” of clearance doesn’t work.

Larry Hill · 01-27-2024, 08:30 AM

Looks like you need a skid plate underneath the oil pan. With the 3.993”stroke it going to get up in the air, it’s the falling back to earth that scares me. Good luck it looks great.

Dyno · 01-27-2024, 06:24 PM

Randy at Fastshocks has a new front shock setup for the Mustangs, give him a call!

Marty Rinehart Jr · 01-28-2024, 11:20 PM

Mike, give me a call during business hours and I’ll help you out if you still need it.
717-793-6819

Mike Gray · 01-29-2024, 11:04 PM

New springs on order, Thanks guys for the help.

01-26-2024, 12:56 AM	#1
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615 Likes: 310 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Need help with coil springs I finished my 67 Shelby build last week and fired it up. It’s now down off jack stands and I changed the trailer tires to my Hoosier 27” front tires. It looks fantastic except the front bumper is now below my knees. I’m not as tall as certain Mopar racer so this is a real problem. I bought the Moog front springs years ago and can’t find my notes but they measure up the same as the 8088 springs. Most of the 60’s Ford stuff is discontinued so what are some of you big block mustang racers using to get the headers out of the weeds? 8088’s are 259lb inch with 1540 load. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA Last edited by Mike Gray; 01-26-2024 at 01:04 AM.

01-26-2024, 02:27 PM	#2
1347 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monroe Twp NJ Posts: 502 Likes: 1,029 Liked 989 Times in 273 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs You can call Marty Rinehart for springs. Landrum springs are the go to for alot of Fords. Probably gonna need 200s to 250s, but Marty will be able to help you with that. He will ask you for the weight on the front of the car, so if you don't have it, you should try to borrow a set of scales. __________________ Duane Hoven 1342 SS/GT

01-26-2024, 05:47 PM	#3
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 388 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs Eaton Spring Corp on has all the Blueprints for Ford Front and rear leafs? Just Google them.

01-27-2024, 12:15 AM	#4
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615 Likes: 310 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs Thanks for the spring info. I hate to change the “stance” but 2” of clearance doesn’t work. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

01-27-2024, 08:30 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,922 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs Looks like you need a skid plate underneath the oil pan. With the 3.993”stroke it going to get up in the air, it’s the falling back to earth that scares me. Good luck it looks great. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-27-2024, 06:24 PM	#6
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 915 Likes: 1,132 Liked 682 Times in 203 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs Randy at Fastshocks has a new front shock setup for the Mustangs, give him a call!

01-28-2024, 11:20 PM	#7
Marty Rinehart Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rineharts Performance Race Cars, Thomasville,PA Posts: 492 Likes: 296 Liked 333 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs Mike, give me a call during business hours and I’ll help you out if you still need it. 717-793-6819 __________________ Marty Rinehart Jr 1125 SS STK SG SC SST

01-29-2024, 11:04 PM	#8
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615 Likes: 310 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs New springs on order, Thanks guys for the help. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA