Has anyone used the 2" drop spindles? I was wondering which would be the best, 2" drop spindles or cutting the springs?
there has been quite a bit of info on cutting and dropping mav's here. Use the search button, you will likely get all of your answers
Thanks for the insight. Did'nt realize there were helpful hints such as the search catagory on this board. Learn something new everyday.
I've used the Fatman products dropped spindles, they are a very nice piece. they use the bigger granada 11" brakes so you even get better stopping power. I used them on a 70 mav, no complaints.
drop spindles are a much better choice! You still have full spring travel. When cutting springs the travel is reduced and ride is altered.
bmc; I have a v-8 in a 6cyl car, with the 6cyl springs. It works, but the ride is lousy, and they thump badly, even with new heavy duty shocks. I am going to put the 8cyl springs in, and get the car to ride and handle right. However, my springs just may be worn out, and that is the problem. Gonna replace them either way. Earl
I replaced the I-6 with the 302. I installed the V-8 springs during the engine swap and it seemed to set up to high, so I reinstalled the I-6 springs. Really did'nt change the ride stance much. I also had both I-6 and V-8 springs load rated at my friends speed shop. The difference was about 20 p.s.i. I was looking to lower the stance just alittle more. It's just a Saturday night cruiser show type Mav. so the ride as of now (might change my mind latter) does'nt seem to be an issue. I guess the easiest way to find out is to cut the springs and see if I like that first. How much would you recommend I cut off the V-8 springs?
I guess your screen name indicates your ability and/or interest to use a message board properly. Some subjects been beaten into the ground already. I read 99.9% of all posts on this site, and happen to be quite aware of which subjects have had some excellent advice in the past. People who don't know how to use boards properly or who respond with sarcastic remarks to those who are trying to help need to get off the internet and refill their baby bottle.
Hey Jeremy. I read your first reply and used the search button. I was just trying to get other members insight and recent experiences if you don't mind. That is what this board is all about, is it not? No need to start attacking someone personally. The screen name PART-TIME does not apply to the way I use this sight nor my ability. If you have read 99.9% of all threads and your getting tired of the same old things I suggest you get a life! If your tired of beating the dead horse about this subject then find someone else to direct your childish comments too. P.S. I hope you have a better tomorrow.
I don't know what year your car is PART-TIME, but with my 73, I changed it to the 71 bumpers, added power disc brakes, replaced the old 302 with a newer HO 5.0 from a Mustang, changed to a Grabber hood, and put in an electric fan. These are the only things that I changed weight wise on the front end. After this, even with the factory V8 springs it had had for ever, the car was sitting way, way, way too high for my tastes. I put on 15x7 Torq Thrusts with 225 65 15s and there was way too much wheel well showing. Turns out I had to have the front end rebuilt, and when they did that I had them cut one (1) coil out of each spring. It looks great now. Applications vary, so I included what things I changed that affected the height on my car. I hope this helps you some. -Corbin
Lets just move on, I don't like arguing here. I understand wanting fresh insite...it was the smiley that upset me(I was already in a bad mood) No hard feelings...Jeremy
BTW, I noticed when I changed to some wheels that were offset more to the inside they caused the car to sit higher - less leverage working against the springs.
I've always run stock Granada 14x6 steel wheels & my Mav is an original 302 car. When I rebuilt the frontend, I cut 1 coil out of the front because it had the typical rearend lower than the frontend look from rear leaf spring sag. When I finished, I felt that the frontend was now too low as the car had that stick bug look. When I decided to perform the 5.0 EFI conversion, I bought a set of 1" lowering blocks for the rear. When mounting the fuel pump & fuel filter above the rear axle, I felt that installing the lowering blocks maybe wasn't a safe idea if the car ever bottemed out. So, I put that idea on hold & decided to finish the project. I mounted the battery in the trunk, installed headers, went to the modern aluminum case A/C compressor & installed the aluminum upper & lower intakes. I then got to thinking that I was shifting & removing an awful lot of weight from the frontend. When I finished the project the car again sat higher in the front than the rear! Good thing I never installed those lowering blocks. Weight is obviously a big issue in how your car will sit & that is why Ford had so many spring combinations available for each model. Hell, they even have a different spring listing if you car has A/C.
