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05-04-2009, 07:44 PM
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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.
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05-05-2009, 10:09 AM
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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
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05-05-2009, 06:46 PM
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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.
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05-06-2009, 07:04 AM
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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
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05-06-2009, 07:35 PM
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Re: Spring weight and Lenght
thank you for the info Joe
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