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Eibach Drag Launch Springs
I really don't want that lowered look on my 83 convertible but would like some new good quality springs. Is the Eibach Drag Launch Springs the way to go to keep the stock height?
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its all about the 4 banger springs..they work great
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when you say "4banger springs" what does that mean? which manufacturer?
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I am just the opposite of you. My car sits too high in the front when compared to the rear. Maybe we could do something once I get all my bugs straightened out. I have the Eibach set with 90/10 drag shocks. the shocks aren't bad but the springs are too high for me. They look stock but might be a little higher.
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I got the Eibach d/l kit. It works great - and looks good too. It lowers the car slightly, maybe a 1/2" I'd say.....not enough to look ricer-ish! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif
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I put mine on 2 weekends ago, along with 90/10 struts up front. I already had upper and lower control arms and adjustable shocks out back. The car looks to be the same height as the stock ones I just took off, but it's been almost 2 weeks now. When I first put them on, the front was noticeably higher than stock, but has settled now.
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I called summit and they told me that Eibach makes the FMS-m5300c springs for Ford. I got the 5330c because they don't lower the car as much.
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HUH???? FMS 5300C springs are what I have and they are a cornering spring. They are specific rate (very stiff spring) and WILL lower your car at LEAST 1 1/2" in the front.
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when i say 4 banger spings i mean get springs from a 4cly and put them in your car..the weight transfer in incrediable and the car looks sweet(front maybee sits 1/2" lower)..
the way the work is the rears are less of a sping rate witch causing them to "squat" more than the stock 8cly...the front 4cly work awsome cuz they have less of a spring rate but are longer than stock 8cly springs..what does this mean for you..more potential enery when sitting but as soon as you hit the gas it springs right up becasue of all the stored energy from the added engine weight ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch http://cwm.ragesofsanity.com/contrib/owen/scatter.gif |
They advertise..... 1979-93 V8 cars approximately 7/8'' in front, 1/2'' in rear. I was reading some reviews and they all are different regarding height....some drop as much as 3 inches and some only drop a half inch. Why would this be?
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I'm not sure why it would vary so much. But I do know mine dropped my car exactly 1 1/2" in the front from before and after measurements.
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Just curious... how much in the rear?
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So, what we're saying glxstang is..........your car may ride higher or it may ride low enough for the rubber to rub in the wells http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif LOL
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No matter what you read about the FMS (FRPP now) springs they will not drop the rear at all unless you cut one coil from them. If you are looking for a drag suspension setup definately don't buy the Ford C springs. Either go with the 4 cylinder springs or go with the Eibach Drag springs. If you want a corner carver go with Eibach Sportlines, Pro kit, or Ford C springs. Otherwise keep the stock ones.
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