Coil Springs

CessnaTPA · June 15th, 2009, 10:19 PM

From the day I bought my car new in 88 my 5.0 mustang has always squatted lower in the rear, I've lived with it all these years but want to do something about it finally. I want to keep it stock looking and don't want to put lowering springs. I would like to improve the ride quality rather than performance (yeah I know I must be getting old) It's always rode rough and would prefer a smoother ride if it's possible.
Over the years I have looked at aftermarket coil springs but like I said I'm not wanting to lower the car, it needs to be raised a inch or so to match the front. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks

Lind · June 15th, 2009, 10:27 PM

SummitRacing.com

take your pick

regular Moog or something cheap would probably be more then plenty good

CessnaTPA · June 15th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the link, I have never heard of Moog, how long they been around?
I see they make a constant rate and variable rate, which would give the better ride?

Originally Posted by Lind

SummitRacing.com

take your pick

regular Moog or something cheap would probably be more then plenty good

White Thunder · June 16th, 2009, 12:12 AM

eibach

Lind · June 16th, 2009, 12:19 AM

" Moog offers two types of coil springs: constant-rate springs that restore handling to its original state, and cargo-coil, variable-rate springs as an upgrade for vehicles that carry heavy loads.

Moog constant-rate springs are built to replace original equipment springs, returning ride height and body sway to original performance levels. Replacing worn coil springs with Moog constant-rate springs restores vehicle handling.

Moog cargo-coil, variable-rate springs change resistance as they compress and become progressively stiffer as the load increases. These springs are vinyl-coated for corrosion resistance and extended service life. "

a variable rate spring will give you a more smoother ride

and everything listed on summit for eibach is high priced and only offers a drap spring or a lowering spring, neither or which he is intrested in from what ive read

CessnaTPA · June 16th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by White Thunder

eibach

All the eibach coils lower the car.

White Thunder · June 16th, 2009, 12:21 AM

i didnt see the non lowering part...sorry

CessnaTPA · June 16th, 2009, 12:22 AM

Now that I think about it the 97 cobra I had used the variable rate coils and it had a nice smooth ride compaired to my 5.0

Originally Posted by Lind

" Moog offers two types of coil springs: constant-rate springs that restore handling to its original state, and cargo-coil, variable-rate springs as an upgrade for vehicles that carry heavy loads.

Moog constant-rate springs are built to replace original equipment springs, returning ride height and body sway to original performance levels. Replacing worn coil springs with Moog constant-rate springs restores vehicle handling.

Moog cargo-coil, variable-rate springs change resistance as they compress and become progressively stiffer as the load increases. These springs are vinyl-coated for corrosion resistance and extended service life. "

a variable rate spring will give you a more smoother ride

and everything listed on summit for eibach is high priced and only offers a drap spring or a lowering spring, neither or which he is intrested in from what ive read

White Thunder · June 16th, 2009, 12:34 AM

sounds like the best bet buddy

June 15th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#1
CessnaTPA Newbie 1988 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa,FL Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	Coil Springs From the day I bought my car new in 88 my 5.0 mustang has always squatted lower in the rear, I've lived with it all these years but want to do something about it finally. I want to keep it stock looking and don't want to put lowering springs. I would like to improve the ride quality rather than performance (yeah I know I must be getting old) It's always rode rough and would prefer a smoother ride if it's possible. Over the years I have looked at aftermarket coil springs but like I said I'm not wanting to lower the car, it needs to be raised a inch or so to match the front. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

June 15th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	SummitRacing.com take your pick regular Moog or something cheap would probably be more then plenty good __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

June 16th, 2009, 12:19 AM	#5
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	" Moog offers two types of coil springs: constant-rate springs that restore handling to its original state, and cargo-coil, variable-rate springs as an upgrade for vehicles that carry heavy loads. Moog constant-rate springs are built to replace original equipment springs, returning ride height and body sway to original performance levels. Replacing worn coil springs with Moog constant-rate springs restores vehicle handling. Moog cargo-coil, variable-rate springs change resistance as they compress and become progressively stiffer as the load increases. These springs are vinyl-coated for corrosion resistance and extended service life. " a variable rate spring will give you a more smoother ride and everything listed on summit for eibach is high priced and only offers a drap spring or a lowering spring, neither or which he is intrested in from what ive read __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

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