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Topic: Which front springs?
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JoeD1860
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Arizona
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-16-2003 04:26 PM
  
Guys I am going to get new front springs for my 65 Mustang. It has stiff, short springs now.
The car is minimal up-front. Battery in trunk, no power equipment at all, fiberglass hood and valance.
I am looking at a Jeg's catalog and they show QA1 springs in 7",10",12" and 14" lengths.
Which length and which rate do I need?
I have Gabriel Strider adjustable shocks now. They are old but don't leak. Can I just use them or just go ahead and get the CE drag shocks?
I am leaving the rear alone until I see how it does.
Also the rear-end is at stock height.
My front upper A-arms are 1" lower than stock.
Any help is appreciated.Slow Joe [This message has been edited by JoeD1860 (edited 03-16-2003).]
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9489
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-16-2003 05:24 PM
Joe,We run the original 40 year old v-8 springs on ours. I think Alex runs them in MM'r too. Sorry I can't help you with the QA1 springs, I'm sure Alex will know though.  SteveW
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-16-2003 05:53 PM
The QA-1 springs are for their specific coil over shocks.
What you want (or what Steve, Todd, and I use) are Moog # 8088.------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6405
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-16-2003 06:46 PM
I also run the 6 cylinder springs in my car.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-16-2003 11:11 PM
Me too...  ------------------
The '3-Pedal Attitude' Kid
In a '69 FB w/ 4-spd'd 306",
but the 460+ is on the stand!
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