Front end springs

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  1. MKmaverick72

    MKmaverick72 Member

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    Has anyone cut the front springs to lower the front end or do you know a place that sells maverick coil springs that will lower the front end about 1 inch? Will this affect alignment or cause any problems?
     
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  2. Old Guy

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    Have done many cars this way. Use an air or electric tool with a cut off wheel, not a torch. About one to one and a half coils. Take it to a shop and get it realigned for sure. Watch out for bumps in the road and have fun with it.
     

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    Like Oldguy said, never use a torch on a spring. I cut 1 coil out of mine and it went from being slightly raised in the front end to level or a slight rake in the front.
     
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  4. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    If you have a 302 you can install 6 cylinder springs, works out about the same.
     
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    Max Power Vintage Ford Mafia

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    Or you could buy aftermarket Mustang springs for less than 100 and it will actually handle better too!!!
     
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    What year Mustang? I didn't know Mustang springs fit?
     
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    my brother and i put the 6cyl springs in his 76 maverick after a 302 install and it lowered the front end approximately 1-1 1/2 inch with no noticeable change in the handling. hope this helps:cool:
     
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  9. Todd

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    Ok, I have got a question. How much will the front end lower when i put in the 302 if i keep the 200 springs?

    -Todd:)
     
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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    Todd, this is with a 302 that went into an original 200 car. I haven't changed anything in the front. This gives you an idea anyhow. Country
     
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    Looks like Im headed to a junkyard. It'll look funny with my new leaf springs with the two inch lift! Thanks. That clears it up pretty well.

    -Todd:)
     
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