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yoshi 05-29-2015 06:21 PM

Front too low
 
Is it possible to raise the front end by 1/2" - 1"? Which has mustangII front clip, if so how? Thanks

mongocanfly 05-29-2015 06:41 PM

Re: Front too low
 
Donut style coil spring spacer...summit sells em..I don't know about yours but the spacers on my truck are only half as thick as the lift they add... meaning a 1" thick spacer will result in about 2" of lift.

Rude Dude 05-29-2015 06:42 PM

Re: Front too low
 
What size springs are you using? They generally came in 4 cylinder springs, 6cylinder springs or v8 cylinder springs meaning each spring is rated larger weight capacity equates to larger springs taller springs higher the car

mr48chev 05-29-2015 11:06 PM

Re: Front too low
 
How low is "too low"?

I don't remember what you have for suspension, tires or what not.

Lower A arms should be pretty well parallel with the crossmember.

Did you order dropped spindles or ?

Coil spring or coil over?

yoshi 05-30-2015 08:19 AM

Re: Front too low
 
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Better with a picture, 2 1/2" from cross member to floor

mr48chev 05-30-2015 09:19 AM

Re: Front too low
 
Thanks, Stronger springs are in order.

A pair of these would help a little and give a quieter ride but I think you need a bit more than that/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hd...FYKUfgodk0oAvA

Here, same brand but 3/4 of and inch thick.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Heidts/Heidts-...95921/10002/-1

_Ogre 05-30-2015 11:51 AM

Re: Front too low
 
i agree with mr 48
stronger springs will raise the lower arm to level

that's the first true mustII frontend i've seen in a while

yoshi 05-30-2015 04:39 PM

Re: Front too low
 
How much would these raise the front end?

orngsikL 05-30-2015 04:52 PM

Re: Front too low
 
you can go to autozone and get spring nuggets. Lol, thats what I call them. They twist in between the coils and lift it up.

MIKESAD50 05-31-2015 08:57 AM

Re: Front too low
 
change springs

solidaxel 05-31-2015 09:41 AM

Re: Front too low
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50 (Post 7192389)
change springs

YES YES, change the springs!

I had a set of Bobcat A/C car springs and they were to harsh so I went to a smaller wire diameter (lighter) spring and the truck rode better and it did put the front end up a bit higher.
Look around and check out Pinto, Bobcat, Mustang ll for spring rates, coil diameter and height (quantity of coils).

You may have to experiment with a few different kinds until you are happy with the ride and height

Advanced Design 05-31-2015 01:35 PM

Re: Front too low
 
I agree with the change spring recommendation. This chart may help.
http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/or...-coil-springs/

yoshi 05-31-2015 02:59 PM

Re: Front too low
 
I think we can assume that mine is an original m2 front clip so I'm thinking I have the same as these on eBay, Item Number381245375359

solidaxel 05-31-2015 03:30 PM

Re: Front too low
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7192680)
I agree with the change spring recommendation. This chart may help.
http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/or...-coil-springs/

That is a great site, I wish I had seen that 15 years ago when I was dialing in my spring rate, and you can not beat the return reply.

I do not know what the shipping rate is to the UK !

solidaxel 05-31-2015 03:48 PM

Re: Front too low
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by advanced design (Post 7192680)
i agree with the change spring recommendation. This chart may help.
http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/or...-coil-springs/

uk !


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