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Thread: Spring Measurements

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    Spring Measurements

    Does anyone have a set of front coils they could measure for me. I have a set that I got from a guy, and he said they were from a 63 sprint. However I think they have been cut. It looks to be about 4" shorter than my coils of the delivery that had a straight 6 in it??? He might have cut them down to lower the car which is fine as long as it is no more than 2"..
    Want to figure this out before I powder coat them. Thanks Steve....

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    Help anyone. I don't want to order new springs if I don't need them.... Thanks Steve

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    I don't have one off the car to measure... but I found on the TFFN one guy (could be a maniac) said the unloaded length of front spring is 16.5 inches. Does that match either of your sprigs?

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    Mine are at 12.25" unloaded???? Crap, that means he cut 4" off of them. I wonder how low it will sit with all the weight on the car???? Guess I should start to budget in some new springs...

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    They make springs for a 6cly and for a V8, there for the rate is different, I have V8 springs with one coil removed, sits good and the ride is also good....john

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    I have a set of new 65 Mustang V8 spings at home. I'll measure when I get there.
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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