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yoshi · 05-29-2015, 06:21 PM

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

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

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

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

Better with a picture, 2 1/2" from cross member to floor

**mr48chev** · 05-30-2015, 09:19 AM

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

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

How much would these raise the front end?

orngsikL · 05-30-2015, 04:52 PM

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

change springs

solidaxel · 05-31-2015, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by advanced design

i agree with the change spring recommendation. This chart may help.
http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/or...-coil-springs/

uk !

05-29-2015, 06:21 PM	#1
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Front too low Is it possible to raise the front end by 1/2" - 1"? Which has mustangII front clip, if so how? Thanks __________________ yoshi's 49 project

05-29-2015, 06:41 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	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.

05-29-2015, 06:42 PM	#3
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	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 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

05-29-2015, 11:06 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	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? __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-30-2015, 08:19 AM	#5
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: Front too low Better with a picture, 2 1/2" from cross member to floor Attached Images __________________ yoshi's 49 project

05-30-2015, 09:19 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	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 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-30-2015, 11:51 AM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	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 __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-30-2015, 04:39 PM	#8
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: Front too low How much would these raise the front end? __________________ yoshi's 49 project

05-30-2015, 04:52 PM	#9
orngsikL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Watson, Louisiana Posts: 312	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. __________________ build thread - 1972 C/10 "Ethyl" 1974 C/10 " Paw Paw" C/10 Club Louisiana instagram - @esso_c10 @projectpawpaw

05-31-2015, 08:57 AM	#10
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Front too low change springs __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

05-31-2015, 01:35 PM	#12
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Front too low I agree with the change spring recommendation. This chart may help. http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/or...-coil-springs/ __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-31-2015, 02:59 PM	#13
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	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 __________________ yoshi's 49 project



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