In our 68 we use the Moroso/Competition Engineering Springs with Competition Engineering 3-way shocks (set at 90/10, we hope).

The springs seem to last about 3 seasons then take a "S" shape. We used to break the bottom mount bar on the shocks - now we take the bar mount off the shock and slide a machined steel sleeve about 3" long up the shock tube, reinstall the bar mount and weld the bar/sleeve - now no problem with breakage.

Would like to try HAL shocks - but spent too much money already this winter. What P/N is applicable for the early Mustang? Looked at their site, info is pretty vague - more on Coilovers.

What rear suspension do you guys use? Should look at whole package. We use Cal-Tracs (bottom hole) with the 5-way adjustable Rancho shocks and stock 5 leaf springs. Ranchos set in the middle - nice to just turn the knob!

Car 60 foots at 1.45 average, probably should do better. Interested in Alex's theories ie) what to do with bushings / control arms etc.

Where are you buying the Hals?

KV: Are your 6-cyl coils cut or full length?

Fred: Good info on the pointers with the possible shock bottom mount bar breakage. Maybe next year when the BB is in, I'll have to make a note to watch for that on mine...

Since I'll be running the SB yet this season, I'd like to get better weight transfer and maybe better times before it's pulled out.

In the front now is a used set of Gabriel (3-position) ProShockers set @ 90/10 and the OE 351W coils, but with a full coil cut off (By doing so, it produced a nice 1" rake with the 306" & Toploader installed; but from watching videos of my launches - there is virtually no weight transfer going on at 'launch time').

My rear suspension is comprised of 2-yr-old Magna 5-leafs with std. eyes, weld-in subframe connectors, and tired Sears adjustable shocks to M/T 9" DOT slicks. My best Y2K 60ft = 1.76; I don't know how heavy the rig is...

I've read alot of good stuff on the Cal-Tracs, so I'm in the process of obtaining the necessary heim joints and chromoly tubing to build a set of Clone "Kal-Tracs" and I'll have the 5-way Rancho shocks (recommended PN#9204) both on the car by opening day I'm hoping they'll help.

So guys -- Would you recommend that I change out my cut 351W front coils for some 6-cyl coils or MOROSO or CE coils? Will that help me to get better weight transfer?

Ryan - looks like either 6 cyl or "trick" springs will work. With the BB we didn't have to cut the CE springs to get a aceptable ride height. They sure pop all that weight up fast.

Have had good luck with the Cal-tracs, have to change springs to use the top hole, as there is a bump on the leaf which hits the bar. Calvert recomends that for hardest hit.
Might do that for this season.

How were you guys limiting the front? For a while we ran a 3/16" cable down the center of the spring to the lower control arm, the other end was secured to a turnbuckle on a bracket fastened to the hood hinge bolt holes. Was Ok but cable would slip. Then tried with a bar under the upper control arm - not so good. Finally we fixed the shocks so they wouldn't break.

What's Alex's take on all this?

The rear is double adjustable ladder bars with Strange coil-overs and 110 lb springs. I used to run the Cal-Tracs and they worked great. But they were all or nothing. On a well prepped track it would pick the wheels up 12" every time. But on a marginal track it would just blow the tires away (28X10 Hoosiers). Also ran the Rancho shocks.

Went to the ladder bars and big tires and only gained .10 but it's deadly consistent now.

Later

From the sounds of it, I'll be looking to round up a set of 6cyl or the 'trick' springs for up front....IF IT EVER WARMS UP OUTSIDE!!
...No comments from Alex, Hmmmmm....

Thanks guys for all you help again!
Ryan

We tie the front down with cable attached to the lower control arm. The other end is attached to aluminum strip with holes drilled on 1" centers for 5". We then drilled and mounted two pieces of light angle on the skirt that covers the coil springs. We insert the aluminum strip between the two brackets an pin at desired setting. Any one else using different technique.

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64 T-Boltish Fairlane 427 HR 4spd 10.05 at 133.7 so far ... arrgh ,so close!!

Alex,
Is your FE exception based on the increased weight of it vs. a SB? If that's the case & I'm understanding you, you'd recommend the 6cyl A/C coils with a SB; but if a BB was slipped in -like a FE or a 460 (even with lots of aluminum stuff - it's still heavier than a SB), you'd recommend going with the MOROSO coils, am I right?
Thanks again for your help & patience!
Ryan

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The '3-Pedal Attitude' Kid
in a '69 FB w/ 306 now, but
the 460+ is coming...

Ryan - I think those bumps may be depressions on the other side of the leaf to locate the rubber isolater strips between the leafs. I'd have a real good look before grinding. Might pull our springs out depending on time and money - I think Alex likes the fibreglass ones.