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Re: rear springs

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Sorry - not much in the way of side shots at the moment.
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Re: rear springs

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No worries, the stance still looks ok. Is that a reverse leaf with a 5 spring or a 4.5?
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5 leaf reverse.
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is there much difference between the 4.5 and 5 leaf springs
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123abc wrote:is there much difference between the 4.5 and 5 leaf springs
I was originally going to go with 4 leaf reverse eyes.

There was only the 5 leaf in stock when we needed them.

Quite happy with the ride - thought it would be a fair bit harsher than it is.

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Re: rear springs

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Rides fine and its a lighter car then 70
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Which brand of spring did you use Astro..?
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Re: rear springs

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Not sure I just got them from Mustang Autoparts in Brisbane, they seem to work well, he also has those custom valved Billstien shocks. I personally think the shocks could be stiffer but thats just me, I've got the same but with Adjustable Koni's,Traction masters, Boss rear floor mounted bar, and a stiffer front spring
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Re: rear springs

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Sounds good, I'll go 5 leaf reverse eye as well.
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Dwayne wrote:Mike Maier should have the 1st production run of his new narrow springs in Feb.
What are the advantages of these over his regular springs?

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They're narrower, so wider wheels can fit.
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Re: rear springs

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5 leaf mid eyes on 255/15/60 series wont have to do anything to front should settle nice
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so it actually sits about 1/2 inch higher but than before almost sits where it was
i think it will settle some as i go along
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Re: rear springs

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after a drive today this where the
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