Looking for front end perches for 72 Maverick

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  1. sforsberg

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    I am looking for front end perches for my 72 Maverick but have not had any luck finding any. Any ideas???

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    Spring perches? Mustangs used the same ones 68-73
     
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    yes spring perches. Where is a good place to locate them?
     
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    National Parts Depot, Napa, Any Mustang place on Ebay.
     
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    Any recommendations for front coil springs?
     
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    I think I used 1969 Mustang 1" lowering springs, they were $55/pair at NPD.
     
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    Thats what were here for!
     
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    I found the spring perches at NAPA for $70. It does not distinguish whether or not they are sold in pairs or not. Do you have any idea if they are sold in pairs or if that is even a good price?
     
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    Usually sold by themselves, and 70 seems expensive. Look at these: Ebay
     
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    Perfect thanks.
     
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    Was the quality good, did it lower the front an inch as advertised?
     
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    How can I know what size to get? I like the way it looks right now, they are just worn. How can I measure them to get the same look with new front coil springs?
     
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    The thing with the Mustang springs is, they are way beefier than the Maverick ones, the uninstalled height is alot less, I did measure the car before and after, dropped close to 3/4 of an inch.
    Heres a pic, (the silver spring is the Mustang one)
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