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Old 02-12-2004, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles
Thanx for the info Mike. I just tore down the front of my '79 for restoration and really want to stiffen up the suspension. The wagon springs for the back is a trick I forgot about but works well. I want to stay in the 500lb range for the front springs with no change to ride height. Can you help me with a part number?
Thanx, Charles
Charles,

I think I have just the spring for you.

TRW/MOOG p/n = 5578
free length = 16.465 in.
rate = 569 lb/in.

This will actually raise the installed height by .69 in, but you can always trim it a little bit, since it has one tangential end on it.
It is better to get a longer spring and trim it down than get a spring that is too short. :)

Enjoy!

Mike
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