Springs

[1990_LX]

What do you guys recommend for some cheap springs? Some how one of my rear springs is snapped in the middle so I need something. I'd like a little drop....I know it won't be really noticeable until there is a 5.0 in it, but what about something like these?


BCP 79-93 Mustang 3rd Gen Red Lowering Coil Springs 2": eBay Motors (item 140477331394 end time Nov-18-10 18:04:17 PST)

 

[NYstang]

those Ebay springs are really hit or miss. some people get a good drop- ive seen others get a different drop on all 4 corners.

 

[dsblk93gt]

The least expensive good springs are the FRPP really, Get B or C. The B are closer to the stock spring rate and the C are stiffer. I have BBK and they are super stiff and it sits LOW. I had Eiback Sportlines in my 88 GT and those are a real huge drop but it rode nice.

 

[1990_LX]

So B would be lower then a lower drop then c?

 

[AdirondackFox08]

The least expensive good springs are the FRPP really, Get B or C. The B are closer to the stock spring rate and the C are stiffer. I have BBK and they are super stiff and it sits LOW. I had Eiback Sportlines in my 88 GT and those are a real huge drop but it rode nice.

I take it you had to get some cc plates for your springs? How were the Eibach springs, did they sag (for lack of a better word) at all? I heard some people say that after a while the eibach springs in their car wouldn't hold up as well. I thought that eibach was a good company, and don't they have a million mile warranty also?

 

[PrjctLxEnvy]

buy my eibachs

 

[1990_LX]

Name a cheap price and I probably will. What kind are they?

 

[cobra20sc]

I like my C-springs as well. Good compromise, stiff enough for more performance without sacrificing ride. The rear c springs by the way are the same spring rate as the stock GT rears, just shorter to lower the car.

 

[1990_LX]

How much of a drop did you get?

 

[cobra20sc]

I have c springs in the front and it dropped it about 3/4 of an inch. I use the stock gt rear springs but have the lca to rear axle pickup point relocated to achieve about a 1/2 inch drop in the rear. The rear c spring will drop the rear about the same 1/2 inch.

 

[1990_LX]

Are b springs less or more of a drop?

 

[cobra20sc]

B-springs, according to the catalog, should give you about the same drop. I also noted from the catalog that the only difference between B and C is that the B springs have a progressive rate 425/530 lb/in while the C springs are linear at a much higher 650. For comparison sake, the stock Fox body GT front spring has an equivalent spring rate to the B, so looks like you just get the drop from them.

 

[cobra20sc]

Actually, looks like my notes were screwed up. The Bsprings front spring rate of 425/530 is either the same as the stock front GT or the stock 93 Cobra. Unfortunately, I cannot find my Mustang reference book to verify, maybe someone else here can.