• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

5 leaf spring question

  • Thread starter Thread starter tomcatgt
  • Start date Start date Apr 24, 2004
T

tomcatgt

New Member
Aug 5, 2003
59
0
0
Oklahoma
Apr 24, 2004
#1
  • Apr 24, 2004
  • #1
The previous owner put 5 leaf springs under my 65. The car sets up too high in the rear and is very stiff. Anyone removed the small lower spring and if so what results?
PS. swapped the 4 speed out for a C4 ( yea yea I know but I'm an old dude and don't wanna mess with shifting gears all the time) It was alot of work but well worth it. Having a donor car to get all the parts from sure made it easier.
 
B

blandq

Founding Member
Jun 10, 2002
146
0
16
Houston Texas
Apr 24, 2004
#2
  • Apr 24, 2004
  • #2
Go for it on the Auto Tomcat. Done right they're faster!

As far as the leafs go, I was running stock with slapper bars. I bought a pair of leafs @
http://www.maierracing.com/earlymodelmaierindex.html

No slapper bars needed and the weight xsfer is outstanding, not to mention a very noticable lateral control improvement...cornering improved huge!

~$200
 

Rent-A-Racer

New Member
Jan 5, 2004
187
0
0
Apr 24, 2004
#3
  • Apr 24, 2004
  • #3
I will gladly take all the 4 speed parts off your hands. E-mail me a price and condition of the parts, if your willing to sell.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
Where to go from here on my build…
  • B0udreaux
  • Jul 14, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
287
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2026
AeroCoupe
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
830
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
A
2001 Mustang GT, scorched metal smell and noise from trans/diff?
  • AndyE2255
  • Dec 1, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
512
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Dec 28, 2025
gkomo
S
65 Coupe I6 Auto to 302 EFI 5 Speed Swap
  • Scuderia
  • Feb 3, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
14
Views
2K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Sep 9, 2025
Noobz347
Progress Thread Giving an abandoned 88 GT project a new chance at life
  • jaketractor
  • Jan 9, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
27
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 20, 2025
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?