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  1. scrapper60

    scrapper60 MCCI Member

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    If you're running a Maverick front suspension, what springs are you using/ what mods?
    Race car only/ no street duty.
    Thanks
     
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    6 cylinder springs.....90/10 shocks.
    I have about 1 1/2 round cut off the springs (for looks) but it will hurt performance....weight transfer.
    This is what it looked like with the above set-up and no cut on the springs.
     
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  3. M.A.V.

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    I have 69.5 6 cyl springs with 1 full coil cut off. and Summit 90/10 shocks.
     
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    Custom Moroso Drag - I still cut off one coil.
     
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    What ever PST sells as their top line spring, No coils cut, a little high but good for performance.
     
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    ill be using 6 cyl springs , not sure if ill cut anything off
     
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  7. scrapper60

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    Thank you Gentlemen for the replies.
    Jerry
     
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  8. MaverickRunner

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    90/10 shocks
    Stock 73 302 springs with 1 3/4 cut off.
     
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    They were using Moroso when I bought their complete Polygraphite kit (~4 years ago). I saved a few bucks by going straight through Moroso.
     
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    Did you use the #47220 springs?
     
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    I don't know the answer to that. I might have the receipt somewhere but it'd take me another 4 years to find it.

    I called Moroso and talked with someone in the Tech department. I went with whatever he advised. Sorry. :huh:
     
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    i am using the factory 69.5 6cyl springs and up until last year i think the stock shocks, but just replaced them with regular factory replacements nothing fancy here :)
     
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    How does the car sit in front?
     
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    Jerry I have a set of the Moroso springs still in the box they came in...never used them...if you want them p.m. me.
     
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    i think it sits pretty good...
     

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