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Rear lower than the front?

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Kensgt

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I just bought a 87 GT project car and something is weird. The prior owner just replaced all the shocks and springs. I know the shocks are Monroe Sensa-tracs, have no idea on the springs. However, the rear appears to be at least 1-1/12 inches lower. Is there any way he could have put the front springs on the back by mistake?
 

92rohcp

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No they front springs won't fit in the back. Chances are the rear springs were cut too much and now it looks off.
 

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Sure they are new springs?

Common for Mustang springs to sag in the rear when aged.
 

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I took a significant amount of weight out of the front and it sits higher than the rear. Aluminum heads, deletes etc. make the front end ride a little higher.
Do you have everything installed? For example, no motor would make the front end higher.
I did the bullit suspension kit, softer springs in the rear than the front, may be similar
 
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