Need new Shocks/Leaf springs

thecerealcommie · 04-27-2006, 11:56 AM

Hi,

I am in need of a new set of shocks in the front and a new set of leaf springs in the rear. I am not looking for a racing feel, I want smooth cruise feel. I have been doing some looking and I think the KYB gas-ajust might bee a good call, or their "softer" ones, I forget the name.

As far as leaf springs go, I want a restored ride height, I am considering the Eaton ones out of NPD that are rated for 150 pounds.

THoughts and suggestions?

Thanks, Aaron

BTW, I got no responses to my PCV valve question so I just went back to the breather caps, less annoying at least...

Rev · 04-27-2006, 02:46 PM

I think those would be just about right for what you want. I prefer more of a road racing stiffer suspension, but that's just me. The 4 leaf springs from Mustang Plus are close to OEM specs as well. I would just order the springs and shocks from the same place.

Rev

thecerealcommie · 04-27-2006, 05:27 PM

That's what I was thinking too, I will probably end up going that route unless anyone can convince me otherwise.

stanger66 · 04-27-2006, 10:26 PM

there one other place to try is www.mustangdepot.com they have suspension kit you can buy and reasonable on price. The kits can come with front and rear or separately.

With leaf spring choice I have 5 leaf race leafs with mid eye 1" drop and mine ride great. But the 4 to 4 1/2 leaf would probably be best for you for cruising. My buddy got koni adjustables for my car and I dont know where he got them from. I can adjust them soft, medium, or firm. But my kit came with the kyb shocks.

ross

04-27-2006, 11:56 AM	#1
thecerealcommie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 22	Need new Shocks/Leaf springs Hi, I am in need of a new set of shocks in the front and a new set of leaf springs in the rear. I am not looking for a racing feel, I want smooth cruise feel. I have been doing some looking and I think the KYB gas-ajust might bee a good call, or their "softer" ones, I forget the name. As far as leaf springs go, I want a restored ride height, I am considering the Eaton ones out of NPD that are rated for 150 pounds. THoughts and suggestions? Thanks, Aaron BTW, I got no responses to my PCV valve question so I just went back to the breather caps, less annoying at least... __________________ thecerealcommie 1966 Mustang Coupe 289 4V 625 Road Demon/Edelbrock Performer Original Cruise-o-matic C4 SSBC Front Disc Conv. Flaming River Rack/Pinion Conv.

04-27-2006, 02:46 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Need new Shocks/Leaf springs I think those would be just about right for what you want. I prefer more of a road racing stiffer suspension, but that's just me. The 4 leaf springs from Mustang Plus are close to OEM specs as well. I would just order the springs and shocks from the same place. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe Last edited by Rev; 04-28-2006 at 05:01 PM..

04-27-2006, 05:27 PM	#3
thecerealcommie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 22	Re: Need new Shocks/Leaf springs That's what I was thinking too, I will probably end up going that route unless anyone can convince me otherwise. __________________ thecerealcommie 1966 Mustang Coupe 289 4V 625 Road Demon/Edelbrock Performer Original Cruise-o-matic C4 SSBC Front Disc Conv. Flaming River Rack/Pinion Conv.

04-27-2006, 10:26 PM	#4
stanger66 dreaming about mustangs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: laurel, md Posts: 178	Re: Need new Shocks/Leaf springs there one other place to try is www.mustangdepot.com they have suspension kit you can buy and reasonable on price. The kits can come with front and rear or separately. With leaf spring choice I have 5 leaf race leafs with mid eye 1" drop and mine ride great. But the 4 to 4 1/2 leaf would probably be best for you for cruising. My buddy got koni adjustables for my car and I dont know where he got them from. I can adjust them soft, medium, or firm. But my kit came with the kyb shocks. ross

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