all front springs created equal?

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  1. silver70

    silver70 Eric

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    Are 170, 200, 250, 302 Maverick front coil springs the same? Dude at NAPA told me they were all the same part number, but, I'm not so sure. :16suspect

    The 302 cars I've seen that have the ride height in the front I'm looking for are using stock springs for a straight-six equipped Mav.
     
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    The last time I listened to a parts guy tell me they are all the same, I ended up with the nose of the car pointed toward the sky like I just launched it. I had to cut 2 1/2 coils to level it out.
     
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    silver70 Eric

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    Exactly what I needed! Thanks very much.

    This is the same way my car came when I bought it from the previous owner. At the time, though, I was young and half-assed it, clamping them to level it out. Now, with the re-build, I'm taking my time and doing it right.
     

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