Posted by Ken (32.100.87.67) on April 06, 2001 at 20:56:15:
In Reply to: Front spring interchange posted by Mackiesback on April 06, 2001 at 10:16:40:
'77 Mav leafs are soft at best.
If you now have 3 leaf springs, you might consider changing them to new 4 leaf used in the 4 door models.
There only $55 ea. from J.C.Whitney. They will raise the rear about an inch but can be lowered back down with blocks to desired height.
Iv'e done this already and they greatly improve handling.
Some one else should address the front for you but consider that the (sprung weight) determines the height along with the spring rating (in hundred lbs./ inch of compression)
that means the springs used must meet the lbs./inch you desire for stiffness and the compressed length for front ride height. Not a simple choice so take a lot of input before buying
as the front weight you have (6 or V8 and which V8 will make a big difference.
Ken