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Topic: Moog springs #8088 Cut to lower ?
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Stangcrzy
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Whittier, Ca
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-12-2005 01:26 PM
   
I am installing them on a 65 Fastback and want to know will I jeopordize anything if I cut the springs. I am thingking perhaps about 1 coil.
Does anyone know about how much will it lower the car with cutting 1 coil?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26043
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-12-2005 02:22 PM
YOu would be much better off collapsing and then banding them first.
Let them stand for a week all compressed, then install them.
Cutting off a coil will lower the car about 2.5 inches.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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grego37
Gearhead Posts: 160
From: los angeles,CA,USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 04-12-2005 02:44 PM
You're better off not cutting enough than cutting too much. cut 1/2 coil , drive for a while see what you have and so on...dont forget,when you remove material from a coil spring , you're also changing the spring rate. I dont know the formula, but you're increasing Lbs, making it stiffer.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26043
From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 04-12-2005 09:36 PM
In case I didn;'t make myself clear, do not cut the springs at all for best results,------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Stangcrzy
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Whittier, Ca
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-13-2005 01:45 AM
Alex,
In the pictures of your car, How is it that your front end is nicely lowered close to the tires. What size tires are you using?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26043
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-13-2005 11:05 AM
MM has the 8088 style springs that have been compressed prior to installation.
All coils are in tact.
Tires are Goodyear 26.0 x 4.5 Frontrunners.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Stangcrzy
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Whittier, Ca
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-13-2005 11:47 AM
How do you compress the shocks?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26043
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-13-2005 12:08 PM
You don't.
You only compress the springs.
Most spring shops (around here anyway) have banding strap mahines and for a small fee will compress and band your coil springs.
Usually for free if you buy the springs from them,
You let them sit for a week or more then install them.
The banded and compressed spring makes the installation a breeze too.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Stangcrzy
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Whittier, Ca
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-13-2005 12:16 PM
My mistake I meant springs. Didnt have my coffee yet. I will work on looking for a shop in my area. Will the shop know how much to compress?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26043
From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 04-13-2005 12:19 PM
Flat.
Let them sit that way for at least a week.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Stangcrzy
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Whittier, Ca
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-13-2005 12:23 PM
Alex,Thanks for the help.
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 373
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-13-2005 01:14 PM
Will the 8088 fit a Maverick??
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