'56 Front springs?
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'56 Front springs?
I have a Mustang ll front under my '56 F100. The springs that came with the kit are too weak and I wonder how to determine which springs to order to get the front up a little bit? Anyone help? The truck has a 5.4 Triton engine with a 5 speed manual trans. A/C and P/S as well. Right now the lower "A" frames are going up hill to the outside a little, probably should be level at least. I bought this crossmember kit at least 5 years ago and the company has gone out of business so I can't call on them. Just now getting my truck on the road. The truck seems quite peppy with the 5.4 engine. Thanks for looking, Buford.
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Sure,
This question seems to come up alot.
The folks who sell those seem to think that the 325-350# springs are made for trucks as well as cars. I guess if you really lighten up the front (small block engine, aluminum heads, manifold, etc) they will work ok. But they tend to drop the truck down a few more inches in addition to the 4-5 inches the new front end drops it.
YO probably want to call whoever sold you the front end or a spring shop and tell them you need 425-450# springs. I think I have a link ot a previous discussion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...front-end.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...clearance.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...uld-i-get.html
Hope those help!
This question seems to come up alot.
The folks who sell those seem to think that the 325-350# springs are made for trucks as well as cars. I guess if you really lighten up the front (small block engine, aluminum heads, manifold, etc) they will work ok. But they tend to drop the truck down a few more inches in addition to the 4-5 inches the new front end drops it.
YO probably want to call whoever sold you the front end or a spring shop and tell them you need 425-450# springs. I think I have a link ot a previous discussion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...front-end.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...clearance.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...uld-i-get.html
Hope those help!
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Will genuine Ford springs work in the aftermarket Mustang II front end? (Which is basically the same as the Pinto).
1974/78 Mustang II: There are different load rate coil springs. It makes a difference with the 2.3L with/without A/C, ditto for the V6, ditto for the 302 in 1975/78's.
Ford offered load rates between 1370 - 1702 lbs.
1974/78 Mustang II: There are different load rate coil springs. It makes a difference with the 2.3L with/without A/C, ditto for the V6, ditto for the 302 in 1975/78's.
Ford offered load rates between 1370 - 1702 lbs.
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I ordered some 450# springs from CPP last night...got them for 38.00 the pair. They indicate that the 450# springs are for pickups, etc. Will try that and see what happens. Thanks for all the input, Buford.
