Replacing springs/shocks

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  • superman1988
    Junior Member
    • Mar 2013
    • 23

    #1

    Replacing springs/shocks

    bout an older used mustang with shocks and springs over 2-3 season old...how often do I need to replace shocks and springs on my mustang....and what is the preferred size of springs?
  • Dirtman29
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 1690

    #2
    I check mine about halfway thru the season, or if something suddenly feels wrong with the setup. Easy to unbolt & check the strength/rebound of a shock or strut. Had my handling suddenly go away a few years back, had a bad RF strut after 2 weeks of racing on a horribly rough track. I run a stock V8 strut on RF stock 4 banger on LF, NAPA rear shocks, and those rears have been on my car awhile now & still good. I personally have never had a racing spring go bad. I run 9.5" tall springs in front (with spring cups) and 11" tall in rear (no cups).
    Last edited by Dirtman29; 12-28-2014, 09:36 PM.

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    • superman1988
      Junior Member
      • Mar 2013
      • 23

      #3
      5 or 5 1/2 springs?........been looking thru the speedway magazine and saw springs that fit a nova or camaro but look and have the same size that I need...should work right?

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      • Doug_Guilds
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2008
        • 170

        #4
        5in springs. The 5 and 1/2in springs are to big to fit the stock lower control arms.

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        • Dirtman29
          Senior Member
          • May 2007
          • 1690

          #5
          Yes 5" diameter springs...I run a 650# RF spring, stock spring cut down to 9 1/2" on LF (heard 5-600# range on LF works, I just dont use one, never needed to), 200# LR 175# RR and I can run any line I choose at most tracks.

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