Posted by T.L. on February 02, 1999 at 18:57:30:
In Reply to: floating front end posted by N8 on February 01, 1999 at 20:00:48:
The uncompressed height of the V-8 Maverick springs is approximately 16 inches. I don't really know what good this information will do you since a stiffer spring of the same height will make the front of the car sit higher. your headlights would point at the stars...
: seems like when Im really up to speed I get the floating bump recovery on the front of my grabber, I have an all new everything (rubber bushings there) amnd new shocks, Im running a 302 (original equipment) with lighter intake and exaust. but I still feel like the front end is too heavy for the springs, I was kinda looking at putting the front coils from a ford ranger in.... any ideas?
: PS I need to know the uncompresed height of the mave springs, dont feel like pulling mine out untill I have the "new" springs..
: : PST 1-800-247-2288. I tatlked to ED. Mid December 1998 he quoted $135.00 for a pair of "heavy duty" springs.
: : : Where did you find the "stiffer" coil springs??? Need something for my 289.
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: : : : I have done a bit of surfing and catalog reading in the last couple of months.
: : : : What I will do is compile a list of what how much and where and send it for FAQ evaluation.
: : : : I have found springs front and rear, shocks, bushings. I have not found what I want, which is to keep the rear end like it is(I will change to the JC Whitney 4leaf) and LOWER the frond end only slightly(1 to 1 1/2"). I have found coil springs for oem and stiffer.
: : : : My ultimate desire would be suspension to mimic my bike. Progressive Suspension.