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1965 GT Front and Rear Spring Rates

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My 1965 GT needs new springs. I know that the GT's had slightly highter spring rates than the standard Mustang. Does anyone know what the original factory GT front and rear spring rates are? Can I document these in any authoritative source?
 

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the front springs were a 460in/lb rate, the rears were unchanged at 120in/lb. the stock front spring is 380in/lb
 

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rates

in rebuilding my suspension with Global West Components, I went with stock rates on all for my 66GT. My understanding is that heavier rates just make the car "launch" over bumps. I like the Konis in the front with reverse valved "cure-ride" shocks in the rear to prevent "jacking". Works well for me.
 
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