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Originally Posted by JohnFromVentura
I have read most of the archives on front springs. My car has Kanter supplied springs (Eaton P/N MC1252). The car sits at 24" (ground to lip) ... way to low! I have talked with other forum members and a total of 3 cars with similar tires sit at 27" The springs they sent me are for a bland 66 Mustang and are over 2" shorter in free height with about 9% lower spring rates!
My question is:
Does anyone have access to a loose stock V8 front spring that they can measure the "free height" and coil wire size (if possible).
Any help appreciated ... John
Also, other spring vendors would be appreciated?
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Not sure if this will help, but I purchased a Moog Coil Spring set from Advanced Auto @ $92 for the pair, Part No 6320. (I believe that they were for a 71 Ventura and other GM vehicles) They gave the front end a nice lift.
I know that the springs were much shorter than the stock springs (unloaded) but due to the difference in the spring rate, they actually sit higher. I, unfortunately have the car on the lift w/o some of the FE components, so I can't measure ride height, but here is a photo of the car with the springs installed. Note that the car has pretty short 14" wheels on it and rear is extremely low as I have not installed the new rear springs yet. (the car sat level before I replaced the front springs, just an inch off of the ground though...) Kinda has the gasser look going on right now..
Hope this helps.