Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody)

HawkBrosMav · 01-31-2018, 11:12 AM

Just wanting to get an idea of peoples experience with putting Moroso Trick Springs on front and back of a Stocker 1988 mustang. Any noticeable difference from stock V8 springs in both front and back?

I've been told to put 4 cylinder springs in the front, but never had any recommendation on the rear. How do the Moroso ones compare to this?

Other recommendations?

Thanks
Brad

Mike Graham · 01-31-2018, 12:03 PM

Brad
The moroso fronts are far superior to 4 cylinder springs in the front. The stored energy helps the car pitch rotate. They are a challenge to install in a fox body because of the length. No experience with rears.

HawkBrosMav · 01-31-2018, 12:47 PM

Mike thanks for the input.. I guess my next question would be a little deeper than a product review/recommendation..

What is the general idea behind a "better" rear spring than another? Up front having the extra stored energy makes sense for weight transfer, but in the rear in a drag application where we aren't turning corners, what is the idea behind changing a rear spring? Stiffer to help drive the rear tire down as the weight transfers? Is there a point where it's too stiff and pogos the car off the ground? Does softer than stock actually accomplish this better, as long as it doesn't bottom anything out as it collapses?
Suspension is my least educated subject when it comes to cars, so if someone would like to elaborate on some basics that would be much appreciated.

Brad

Hacksaw · 01-31-2018, 02:26 PM

IMO: The rear spring only needs to be stiff enough to hold up the back weight of the car. As far as a better or worse spring, look for a quality spring that retains it's rate for the longest time.

JHeath · 01-31-2018, 02:59 PM

Team Z sells a stock location rear drag race spring.

Sean Marconette · 01-31-2018, 03:05 PM

Brad,
I tried the Moroso front springs in my car and as Mike stated they were a nightmare to install. I ended up cutting them down to get the ride height and then they settled and I was done with them after that. I have had 4 cyl springs on my car ever since. The rear springs are a waste of time with something other than stock. I have 2 sets of GT springs, 1 set original height, 1 set cut down. The 3rd set is from a Faimont wagon, way too stiff for how light I run my car. Rear springs set the ride height, and good shocks control the rear suspension. If it's a stick car rear shocks are extremely important. Also I am not a fan of using air bags, the right shock will make a huge difference.

Sean

BRETV · 01-31-2018, 06:10 PM

We've had many Foxbody's, started with the Moroso's, way hard to install and even cut down we didn't like them. We've had great luck with 4cy springs ever since. Just like Sean said rears are really to keep the ride height, shock does all the work.

Bret Velde
2003 SS/LA

01-31-2018, 11:12 AM	#1
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 362 Likes: 6 Liked 302 Times in 73 Posts	Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) Just wanting to get an idea of peoples experience with putting Moroso Trick Springs on front and back of a Stocker 1988 mustang. Any noticeable difference from stock V8 springs in both front and back? I've been told to put 4 cylinder springs in the front, but never had any recommendation on the rear. How do the Moroso ones compare to this? Other recommendations? Thanks Brad

01-31-2018, 12:03 PM	#2
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) Brad The moroso fronts are far superior to 4 cylinder springs in the front. The stored energy helps the car pitch rotate. They are a challenge to install in a fox body because of the length. No experience with rears.

01-31-2018, 12:47 PM	#3
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 362 Likes: 6 Liked 302 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) Mike thanks for the input.. I guess my next question would be a little deeper than a product review/recommendation.. What is the general idea behind a "better" rear spring than another? Up front having the extra stored energy makes sense for weight transfer, but in the rear in a drag application where we aren't turning corners, what is the idea behind changing a rear spring? Stiffer to help drive the rear tire down as the weight transfers? Is there a point where it's too stiff and pogos the car off the ground? Does softer than stock actually accomplish this better, as long as it doesn't bottom anything out as it collapses? Suspension is my least educated subject when it comes to cars, so if someone would like to elaborate on some basics that would be much appreciated. Brad

01-31-2018, 02:26 PM	#4
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 880 Likes: 201 Liked 306 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) IMO: The rear spring only needs to be stiff enough to hold up the back weight of the car. As far as a better or worse spring, look for a quality spring that retains it's rate for the longest time.

01-31-2018, 02:59 PM	#5
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) Team Z sells a stock location rear drag race spring. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

01-31-2018, 03:05 PM	#6
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 787 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) Brad, I tried the Moroso front springs in my car and as Mike stated they were a nightmare to install. I ended up cutting them down to get the ride height and then they settled and I was done with them after that. I have had 4 cyl springs on my car ever since. The rear springs are a waste of time with something other than stock. I have 2 sets of GT springs, 1 set original height, 1 set cut down. The 3rd set is from a Faimont wagon, way too stiff for how light I run my car. Rear springs set the ride height, and good shocks control the rear suspension. If it's a stick car rear shocks are extremely important. Also I am not a fan of using air bags, the right shock will make a huge difference. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

01-31-2018, 06:10 PM	#7
BRETV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 555 Likes: 4,065 Liked 761 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) We've had many Foxbody's, started with the Moroso's, way hard to install and even cut down we didn't like them. We've had great luck with 4cy springs ever since. Just like Sean said rears are really to keep the ride height, shock does all the work. Bret Velde 2003 SS/LA