can I use hardtop springs in my vert?

tireburner163 · 02-25-2003, 10:04 AM

My older brother just bought a 90 GT hatchback. It's got a set of motorsport lowering springs on it that he doesn't like. He wants to swap my stock springs for his lowering springs.

My concern is that the spring rates are different. In fact, I know that different lowering springs are recomended for verts. My question is, what will the effect be of using hard top springs on my vert. Will it just sit lower?

Thanks,
Josh, aka the tireuburner

Tony Frank · 02-25-2003, 11:00 AM

I think i remember people talking about if they put vert springs in thier hatch then the front would sit higher.

in your case im not sure at all. personally i wouldnt chance it, if they call for different springs from motorsport then there is a reason.

GodStang · 02-25-2003, 11:28 AM

This may not be the same but I put v8 springs on my v6 and I love them. It sits alittle higher but when the new engine is in it will be fine.

Dark_5.0 · 02-25-2003, 01:51 PM

I was told by a ford tech that you have to use vert springs on a vert.

But I dont know,

tireburner163 · 02-25-2003, 01:54 PM

I've noticed that some springs have designations as being hardtop or vert springs, however some, BBK progressives for example, made no designations.

ChunkFunky · 02-25-2003, 02:46 PM

I believe the VERT is the heaviest of the FOX bodies... so I could understand if they called for different springs.. though I dont think it's THAT much heavier that it could make a world of difference... I mean.. does the car change that much from having a passenger ? sure it does.. but not enough to be a problem, though when I raced my 72 olds, my ETs were slower when I had a passenger so, it will effect your times... though that has little to do with springs.. so ignore me

-as

02-25-2003, 10:04 AM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	can I use hardtop springs in my vert? My older brother just bought a 90 GT hatchback. It's got a set of motorsport lowering springs on it that he doesn't like. He wants to swap my stock springs for his lowering springs. My concern is that the spring rates are different. In fact, I know that different lowering springs are recomended for verts. My question is, what will the effect be of using hard top springs on my vert. Will it just sit lower? Thanks, Josh, aka the tireuburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-25-2003, 11:00 AM	#2
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	I think i remember people talking about if they put vert springs in thier hatch then the front would sit higher. in your case im not sure at all. personally i wouldnt chance it, if they call for different springs from motorsport then there is a reason. __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

02-25-2003, 11:28 AM	#3
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	This may not be the same but I put v8 springs on my v6 and I love them. It sits alittle higher but when the new engine is in it will be fine. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

02-25-2003, 01:51 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I was told by a ford tech that you have to use vert springs on a vert. But I dont know, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-25-2003, 01:54 PM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I've noticed that some springs have designations as being hardtop or vert springs, however some, BBK progressives for example, made no designations. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-25-2003, 02:46 PM	#6
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	I believe the VERT is the heaviest of the FOX bodies... so I could understand if they called for different springs.. though I dont think it's THAT much heavier that it could make a world of difference... I mean.. does the car change that much from having a passenger ? sure it does.. but not enough to be a problem, though when I raced my 72 olds, my ETs were slower when I had a passenger so, it will effect your times... though that has little to do with springs.. so ignore me -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

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