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  1. x72COMETx

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    100_1597_original.jpg ok the front end on the car sits way to high even with the enigine in it so i have an extra set of springs and im going to cut some off but i dont no how much i should cut off


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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    What springs are you using...
     
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    the springs that came with the car
     
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    you can ether cut half a coil at a time or replace em with 6 cylinder springs
     
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    both sets of springs i have are 6 cyl springs it sits so high because i rebuilt the suspension
     
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    The 6 cylinder thing doesn't really work, as many 6 cylinder cars came with heavier duty springs than a base V8 car. All depends on model and options.

    This chart may help explain this:
    http://1bad6t.com/Maverick/repair/coilsprings.html

    :)
     
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    Did you tighten the suspension with the car on the ground or when it was jacked up?
     
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    ya ive asked alot of people about this and they said they had the same thing happen with their cars after they redid the suspension.
     
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    Is that a yes or no answer? If you had the engine out then it will take a few days of driving around for the springs to settle.
     
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    my bad yes i had the engine in it.
     
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  11. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    i would start with one coil. give it a month to settle then see if you want it lower.
     
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    I have a 72 6 cyl.. after putting disc front brakes it sat higher... just like your picture...almost exactly! I cut one full coil and it now has a nice rake... perfect. Cut one full coil with a hacksaw or grinder...do not cut with a welding torch as that will heat temper and make them brittle.
     
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