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4 cyl springs in a 5.0

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Hi, I put a set of 03 "new take off" springs on my 87 notch an they seem kind of stiff....I'm thinking the newer, heavier car had a higher spring rate...or am I getting old?.....anyway...are any of you running 4 cyl springs in your cars for weight xfer? if so how's it working...did u use all four or just the rears...i was thinking it might set too low in the front with them...thanks
 
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budget drag setup uses 4cy springs in the front and stock in rear. i would not recommend this for a daily driver though. i have them on mine as a dd and i absolutely hate'em. weight transfer is great for off the line straight ahead, but taking curves and hwy driving/high speed is real floaty. i'd recommend just forking up $100 for some used ebay springs.
 
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4cyl springs

i use the 4 cyl springs front and rear and the was some floating at high speeds around curves. i also have a set of lakewood 90/10 struts up front and 50/50 shocks in the back for weight transfer. i cant complain about the way the car looks and hooks. if you dont mind the ride as daily driver then do it. just keep in mind spinnin aint winnin.
 
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