Can i use convertible lowering springs on a hatch?

[87lc2]

Friend of mine a a nice set of eibach lowering springs for a convertible, can i use them on a hatchback?

 

[powertrax91]

you could... BUT, because the vert is heavier than than your hatch
you may not see the same amount of drop as your friend's vert. and the ride will be different also.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

GT and LX 5 liter cpe springs are 15/16" thick
GT and LX 5 liter conv sprngs are 1.3" thick

They will work, car will sit up a tad higher

 

[vristang]

GT and LX 5 liter cpe springs are 15/16" thick
GT and LX 5 liter conv sprngs are 1.3" thick

They will work, car will sit up a tad higher

What are those dimensions for?

They aren't the rod diameter.


Just curious,
jason


EDIT:
The vert is slightly heavier and that is the only difference.
The car may not sit as low, and may act a little stiffer in the back.
I am not sure if the difference would be enough to notice though?

If you do try them, please let us know what you think.

 

[HISSIN50]

SVT, so by that logic, we'd need different coil spring isolators for vert springs too. I dont think I've come across them animals.

Like Jason, I always thought it was something more like a different spring rate than a physical coil diameter difference. Now anti-sway bars are bigger on verts...............

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Well the isolaters are stretched a little bit around the springs anyways, so not really. Those are the numbers the computer gave me at work. I just bought 2 convertibles the other day and the springs are a tad thicker. I probably have 8 sets of Mustang springs on the shelf that I compared them too.