Author Topic: where'd you get your springs? (Read 606 times)

blue65coupe · « **on:** April, 12, 2009, 06:12:05 PM »

Alright guys. Asked before but am leaning heavily on replacing the stock (sagging) 4 leaf with 5 leaf springs. My main reason for thinking 5 is to help eliminate the "dip tire rub" from the fenders. I can stand a little lift in the back compared to now but want it to remain fairly straight. Question now is, all my searches are showing 5 leaf springs from Grab a Trak at double the cost of standard 4 leaf so where am I not looking? Thanks.

Fast68back · « **Reply #1 on:** April, 12, 2009, 06:22:13 PM »

Isnt Grab-a-trac the Mustangs plus brand?

blue65coupe · « **Reply #2 on:** April, 13, 2009, 09:12:58 AM »

yes, I found some on another site for a little less. I'm just having a hard time deciding if stock 4 leaves will eliminate the problem. It's prob. gonna put about an inch raise but I really want to eliminate the rub and cutting/rolling lips is not an option right now. I don't think 5s will do anymore than raise it another 1/4 of an inch and considerably help with the rub. Any thoughts?

AzPete · « **Reply #3 on:** April, 13, 2009, 09:20:41 AM »

This is what it took to not have the same dip/rub you are describing. No problem even with grandkids in back seat. Of course, I desired the racked look also even though some do not care for it. Lovin the old school.....even the lumpy cam.

daveSanborn · « **Reply #4 on:** April, 13, 2009, 12:06:53 PM »

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My main reason for thinking 5 is to help eliminate the "dip tire rub" from the fenders.

Are your rear tires larger than they should be? You shouldn't experience any rear tire rub issues using 4 leaf spring packs when you have properly fitting tires/wheels. If you have ill-fitting (larger) tires/wheels and need to compensate, the 5 leaf spring packs look like they'll keep the body off of any size tire/wheel combo.

blue65coupe · « **Reply #5 on:** April, 13, 2009, 12:48:01 PM »

225s. Larger than "stock". New 4s may do it, I just hate to spend the money and be wrong. That's never happened before...........um yeah.

Starfury · « **Reply #6 on:** April, 13, 2009, 04:40:55 PM »

Why can't you roll the fender lips?

tarafied1 · « **Reply #7 on:** April, 13, 2009, 04:57:53 PM »

I have the 5 leaf standard eye Grab-A-Track springs but you can get reverse eye which will be lower but still "stiffer" than stock 4 leaf...

blue65coupe · « **Reply #8 on:** April, 13, 2009, 05:13:26 PM »

what size are your rear wheels? That looks perfect.

Pete, your car looks "right", mine wouldn't. What all do you have back there, can't remember.

Tad, I have 18 yr old paint. I know what they say but will bet dollars to the penny that even heating will not prevent paint cracking. Just not up to taking that chance.

AzPete · « **Reply #9 on:** April, 13, 2009, 05:21:06 PM »

I have the 4 leaf springs from good old JC Whitney. They give me a 4" lift.

blue65coupe · « **Reply #10 on:** April, 13, 2009, 05:39:09 PM »

4 leafs with an increased arch I'm assuming.

AzPete · « **Reply #11 on:** April, 13, 2009, 06:17:48 PM »

Yes. New springs that have the extra lift arch built in. Not to cheap though.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/EXTRA-HIGH-LIFT-REAR-LEAF-SPRINGS/GP_2005960_N_111+10201+600003427_10101.jcw

tarafied1 · « **Reply #12 on:** April, 13, 2009, 08:59:11 PM »

Quote from: blue65coupe on April, 13, 2009, 05:13:26 PM

what size are your rear wheels? That looks perfect.

AR Torq Thrust II's 17x8 with 4.75" BS and 245/45 ZR 17 Firehawk tires. They have section width 9.6" DIA is 25.7" and tread width 8.6" I'm planning to get 17x9.5" since I have at least 2" more room on the back side.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #13 on:** April, 14, 2009, 06:09:01 PM »

I'm running M-P 4 1/2 mid eye springs with 15x7 3 3/4" BS, TTD's and Goodyear Bluestreak 6.00 x 15"s which are about a 1/4" wider then a 225. No rubbing and I have not rolled the back fenders. You can see pics at my CarDomain site.

blue65coupe · « **Reply #14 on:** April, 15, 2009, 04:52:20 AM »

Thanks Mark. Exactly what I wanted to hear. Tarafied (hate to use his first name for fear of confusion) helped me a lot with his measurements (thanks!) and was figuring on 5 leaf mid-eyes. Between his info and yours, decision is made.