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Topic: front moroso springs
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El_compa_tin
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Has anyone installed front moroso trick spring? I was wondering how many coils do you have to cut. Im going to install them in my 87 coupe but dont know how many coils to cut.
Posts: 49 | From: San Pablo | Registered: Oct 2013
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El_compa_tin
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Anybody installed these before?
Posts: 49 | From: San Pablo | Registered: Oct 2013
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racsirx
CAFords OG
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Yes, I did, it's a pain, sorry I can't remember how much I cut off, the best way to do it is to completely remove the front control arm, place spring into control arm and spring perches and use a floor jack to jack the control arm into place, be careful it's very dangerous to do this way.
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Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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El_compa_tin
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ok thanks im install them on Saturday lets see how it goes. Once again thanks for the info.
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5.0 LsX
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the MM install tool or one like it will make it a lot easier, I would start off with one coil cut and then see how you like it
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Tom Renzo
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I have many times. First off the springs are made by MOOG and what is the specks on the ones you are using!!! Or better yet do they lower the car??? Here is what i do Remove the springs on both sides and mike the wire diameter and spring height.Then compare it to the stock ones. Normally a whole coil will make the car to low depending on the spring specks. I normally install both springs and just snug up the ball joint nut. Drop the car move it a few feet forward and back to see the spring height. Do not drive just move it a few feet. If you like the height you are dun. Tighten the ball joint and install a pin. If not dont cut a full loop. Start with a 1/2 loop and make sure it is exactly the same on both springs. Most likely it will need a full coil cut but once cut and to short you are DUN. About installing the springs BE CAREFUL and there is no need to remove the A frame. What you need is a J bolt spring compressor to install inside the spring to tighten it so it bends in to a C Make sure you install the spring tool so it bends the open end tang lines up with the seat pocket. Then just push down the A frame install the spring and close the A frame. The spring compressor will become loose and you can remove it at this point. Then tighten the nut snug and drop the car and see if the height is to your liking.If not do it again till you have you ride height. Springs are simple to change but it is very dangerous if they get away from you BE CAREFUL and do not remove the A frame from the car!! Be careful and good luck!! Remember the cut side goes to the A FRAME
[ 2014-01-08, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: Tom Renzo ]
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Posts: 557 | From: CT | Registered: Sep 2013
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El_compa_tin
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ok thanks you guys for the info.
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racsirx
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Depending on what spring compressor you use, it's sometimes more work to use one, I find it easier just to remove the control arm. Some spring compressors are too big to slide through the hole on the control arm once you are done using it, even if you take the tool apart, that's why I gave up on them and just do the control arm way.
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88 Saleen #564
88 GT 331 NOVI2000
88 Coupe TURBO 9.75@142
95 Cobra R #75-SOLD
06 F250
13 BMW AH3
17 GT350 #5556
GOD'S NOT DEAD
Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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Tom Renzo
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In 48 years i have not experienced this situation??? And i have dun latterly hundreds of springs!! Jacking a spring in place with a control arm not fastened to the vehicle is CRAZY AND DANGEROUS!!+
[ 2014-01-09, 01:52 AM: Message edited by: Tom Renzo ]
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Posts: 557 | From: CT | Registered: Sep 2013
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racsirx
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom Renzo:
In 48 years i have not experienced this situation??? And i have dun latterly hundreds of springs!! Jacking a spring in place with a control arm not fastened to the vehicle is CRAZY AND DANGEROUS!!+
Like I said before if weren't so far in another State I would love to compare notes.
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88 Saleen #564
88 GT 331 NOVI2000
88 Coupe TURBO 9.75@142
95 Cobra R #75-SOLD
06 F250
13 BMW AH3
17 GT350 #5556
GOD'S NOT DEAD
Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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