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Old 04-15-2007, 01:56 PM   #1
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coilover vs. must.ll

Looking for anyone out there with knowledge of the differences in handling of these set-ups?
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Old 04-16-2007, 10:09 AM   #2
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Re: coilover vs. must.ll

do you mean coil-over vs. non-coil over on a mustang 2?

the spring rates and shock valving would be the main factor. the main benefit of coil-overs is adjustable ride height, and a wide range of spring rates available
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Old 04-16-2007, 04:21 PM   #3
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Re: coilover vs. must.ll

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do you mean coil-over vs. non-coil over on a mustang 2?

the spring rates and shock valving would be the main factor. the main benefit of coil-overs is adjustable ride height, and a wide range of spring rates available

The adjustable ride hight would be nice since I put a mustang II on my 50 F1 ford and after a few years and settling it sits too low. I will probably go with air air ride suspension that replaces the spring and shock for the adjustability. Air ride was not an a practicle option about 6 years ago. I do say that the mustang II has a great ride as it is now. But it doesn't do well going down my dirt road that low to the ground. Ed ke6bnl My 53 chevy is going with a 85 S10 frame swap when time permits.
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