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: 519 Likes: 222 Liked 498 Times in 134 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 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monroe Twp NJ Posts: 453 Likes: 925 Liked 926 Times in 240 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: 358 Likes: 1 Liked 202 Times in 123 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: 519 Likes: 222 Liked 498 Times in 134 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: 10,281 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,457 Times in 1,958 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: 870 Likes: 920 Liked 605 Times in 177 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: 448 Likes: 197 Liked 207 Times in 47 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: 519 Likes: 222 Liked 498 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Need help with coil springs New springs on order, Thanks guys for the help. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA