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« on: December 03, 2007, 06:54:50 pm »
probably been discussed before so sorry if thats true,my newly restored,unregd fastback seems to sit way too high (front 660mm & rear 705mm both from floor to wheel arch). I have had the leafs reset and am using the original coils,will it settle as I drive the car to wheel aligners and mechanics ?(on a permit of course !) motor reg department say no lowering so I may have a problem,any thoughts?.
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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2007, 09:50:36 pm »
Hi Phill, I used a local spring manufacturer here in SA to make me new  U bolts whilst they reset my springs, I had my old shackles which I used as a reference and they measured 90mm from bolt centre too bolt centre  , so thats what I purchased from a supplier thinking they were correct, I still have probably 4 threads to go on the U bolts before I runout of them to pull up the plate ! but dam there tight, I will add I have new KYB gas adjusts all round ! maybe thats half my problem !
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2007, 10:06:38 pm »
4 wheel drives are becoming very fashionable now. Maybe you could leave it as is?:+

It will settle a bit but I really can't see it coming down that much. Fit a set of 1" lowered springs in the front (I used  a set of "GT" springs from M.O.M) & get the rears re-set again. I'd be surprised if the spring shop even charge you. The mob that did my rears assured me that if I'm not happy with the height, I should bring them back for resetting.

I wouldn't worry about the "no lowering" policy. That sounds like a load of crap. If the car is roadworthy it can be registered. Ask them what height your 65-66 Mustang is supposed to be. I bet they'll change the subject real quick!!

Good luck.

Evan.

P.S. If 1" drop front springs don't drop the car as much as you'd like, try dropping the upper control arms 1" (Shelby drop).
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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2007, 10:21:06 pm »
I would not worry about the no lowering rego thing. I am from SA and my 66 is lowered at the front ( a little too much ) and regency never said a word. Back is standard height ( not as high as yours ) but I would like to lower it a little. You could lower yours a lot and I am sure no one would say anything. Look at the height of others driving around. They are not as high as yours. Good luck.
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« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2007, 06:54:22 pm »
what reg do you have showpony ?
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« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2007, 09:57:56 pm »
Historic. But I am not in the mustang club
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2007, 10:23:53 pm »
going to go back to industrial springs  to see if they can reset the leafs,maybe somebodys made a balls up ! might change over the fronts too while Im at it ! !
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2007, 11:08:38 am »
I fitted the 1" lower springs to my F/B and only dropped 10mm.
Mags such as M&F will tell you that the shorter springs have a higher compression rate so will not drop that much.
Shelby drop is the way to go which I will get around to one day.
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« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2007, 06:03:47 pm »
maybe reg first and then do the mods hey !
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« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2007, 08:59:05 pm »
That will work.  If you do not go too low, no one will say a word.  Do not think that the back will drop. I use to leave mine sitting with a full tank of fuel waiting for it to drop. 15 years on I am still waiting.  Come to a Zipple cruise and see what height others are.
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« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2007, 09:28:19 pm »
;* sounds like a plan :(  now for those bumpers !!!!!!! have checked up for the next zipple cruise but found no dates ? any before christmas showpony ?
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« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2007, 09:33:16 pm »
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;* sounds like a plan :(  now for those bumpers !!!!!!!

Bumpers.........I thought you were going to fit bull bars!

Evan.
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« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2007, 09:38:32 pm »
yeah just trying to find them rum runner mudflaps too !
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« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2007, 09:39:15 pm »
That thing looks like its going to change into a transformer - that it way to high - you need to have it re-set the car looks fantastic but i'd be fixing it before i drive it like that - murf
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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2007, 09:42:05 pm »
will keep you posted !
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« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2007, 10:26:32 pm »
Yi-hah!
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« Reply #16 on: December 07, 2007, 10:37:06 am »
None before Christmas. Next cruise is Jan 12
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« Reply #17 on: December 07, 2007, 04:33:45 pm »
thanks showpony,I have been to see spring bloke and he pulled the file up (2005) it said before they started on them it was 7 3/8 and they were reset at 8 inch which his book told him for a 66 ,what does this mean!  I asked him what height difference it would make and he said  a change of 20 mm higher ! I have kyb gas adjusts,could these be my problem !
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« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2007, 05:37:41 pm »
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thanks showpony,I have been to see spring bloke and he pulled the file up (2005) it said before they started on them it was 7 3/8 and they were reset at 8 inch which his book told him for a 66 ,what does this mean!  I asked him what height difference it would make and he said  a change of 20 mm higher ! I have kyb gas adjusts,could these be my problem !

Did they add an extra leaf for stiffening? That will make it sit higher. If so they should've compenstaed.
Did they offer to fix the mistake?

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« Reply #19 on: December 07, 2007, 06:00:47 pm »
no ev still 4 leaf,to them no mistake was made as they were set to specs ! what are they besides 650lb load rate ?
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« Reply #20 on: December 07, 2007, 06:09:09 pm »
I suppose you should leave it alone for now, get it registered & let it "rest" for a couple of weeks. Then you should go back to them & get them to reset according to the height you want. Hopefully they won't charge full price again. If they do, go elsewhere.

Evan.
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