Spring Help - Does This Look Right?

65-Fstbk · Jun 18, 2012

I am putting the front suspension back on the car and am using the 600lb performance springs. My question is that when I get the spring in place on the perch, one side (inboard) sits in the seat but the outboard side is well off the perch.

When the suspension is put under load the spindle comes up to make the spring contact the perch but without load this is how it sits. The shocks aren't in yet but are the shocks designed to carry the weight of the from front assembly from dropping down too far. I have also lowered the upper A-arms 1".

Can anyone tell me if this is common when installing performance springs?

Cisco66@Cal-Mustang · Jun 18, 2012

I have installed quite a few of these on my personal cars, and everytime it looks like the picture you posted... Generally when installing these you need to jack-up the lower control arm until the coil is level with the spring seat, once its level you can install the shock and lower the car... There wont be too much weight on the shock... hope this helps a bit. let me know...

Hwyman · Jun 18, 2012

I hope that's how it is supposed to look. I put 620 1" lower springs in my 66 and they looked just like that while installing. I also did the "Shelby" drop. I was worried that they may fall out while driving. Once I got it all back together, including the sway bar, and set it on the ground, all looked well. I have had the front off the ground many times since then and everything is still in the right place. I mention the sway bar because once I got it on, the LCA seemed to come up a little and make the spring more secure.

2+2GT · Jun 18, 2012

The Ford Shop Manual specifies placing a piece of wood between the upper arm and frame rail, which you did not do.

horse sence · Jun 18, 2012

the shocks will not allow the front to droop far enough to have the springs fall out
long as you dont plan on jumping the car the shocks should not travel to the end
on typical driving situations

65-Fstbk · Jun 19, 2012

Thanks all. I will post a pic when it's all back together.

As a side note I have been looking for a 16:1 ratio steering box to replace my stock 19:1 unit. I spoke with our local Mustang shop and they had a great suggestion. Keep the original factory box with all it's correct date codes and have it converted to 16:1. They directed me to a steering shop that has been doing this for years. They are rebuilding and converting my existing box to a 16:1 unit for $325.00 which I thought was very reasonable.

Cisco66@Cal-Mustang · Jun 19, 2012

Looking good man... Cant wait to see the end result. horse sence makes a good point... Good tip wit the wood block too, just dont forget to take it out...

horseballz · Jun 19, 2012

I got one thing to say: "Roller Perches Baby!"
Gene

65-Fstbk · Jun 19, 2012

LOL I knew somebody would pipe up about roller perches. I totally agree but unfortunately not in the budget right now. Besides I need something to do on future weekends right!!!!!

horse sence · Jun 19, 2012

2+2GT said:
The Ford Shop Manual specifies placing a piece of wood between the upper arm and frame rail, which you did not do.

hey 2+2 that your horse looks like a 68 going by the door hinges, were are the pics ? looks like you have a nice ride going there

Falcon79 · Jun 20, 2012

Yeah 2+2, lets have some pics! It looks like a top quality job you are doing.

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