[FC] Front coils... revisited

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

In a message dated 5/9/2003 8:18:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
noahsarkinc@earthlink.net writes:

> How much difference does it make if you remove 1 coil vs. 1 1/2 of a coil?  
> Is
> this a critical dimension?  What is the best brand &model front shock to 
> use
> with the Rustang coils to get a smooth ride with good handling
> characteristics?  Any recommendation on the rear springs &shocks to round 
> out
> the improvements in the front? 

   The difference in cutting the springs, I think, is level or very slight 
almost not noticeable nose down. The only shock I have ever used for the 
conversion is the Dodge truck front shock because it is available and 
affordable.
   I think with a little hole modification the same shock will go in the rear 
and control the rear pretty good. That being said, lately I have been using 
the Monroe "SensaTrac" shock for the rears and on my race car and they seem 
to work really good. Read that very stiff. If you put these in any car it 
will ride like a lumber wagon, with one exception, in the rear of an early it 
will stop the bounce and not affect the ride.
   Ken Hand