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    #16
    Originally posted by Freshmeat
    I wonder how they'd look on my wagon...
    They will. If you put a matching 15x8 in the frond and go redneck with the rear springs that is :evil:

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      #17
      Originally posted by Ivan D
      They will. If you put a matching 15x8 in the frond and go redneck with the rear springs that is :evil:
      No redneck springs for me. I'm actually considering cutting mine (if they're cuttable) and as soon as I can swing it, I'm going to get an air ride suspension set up. That'll likely be after I switch to the '98 front suspension and better sway bars, though.

      ...but, no. No redneck springs for me.
      2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
      1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
      1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.

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        #18
        You can't cut the rear springs. But you can, cut the front.

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          #19
          Originally posted by Blaze86Vic
          You can't cut the rear springs. But you can, cut the front.
          Can I put cut front springs on the rear?

          Weights:
          Front: 2,000lb
          Rear: 2,100lb
          2011 Mustang GT Premium, MT82, Kona/Saddle, HIDs, 3.73s, 19s, hood/side stripes, UPR 1.5" springs with adjustable panhard bar, and UMI solid LCAs and relocation brackets.
          1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer, slight lift, 34s, and A/C...
          1979 Bronco Custom, 351M/C6/NP205, 4" lift, 35s, lots of fender trimming.

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            #20
            Originally posted by Freshmeat
            Originally posted by Blaze86Vic
            You can't cut the rear springs. But you can, cut the front.
            Can I put cut front springs on the rear?

            Weights:
            Front: 2,000lb
            Rear: 2,100lb
            that would probalbe produce massive oversteer. even most road race cars running 1000#+ fromt springs are running maybe 300# rear springs
            http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
            http://secondhandradio.com/

            R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06

            http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634

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              #21
              Freshmeat, your rear springs have double pigtail, so you can't fit Panther front springs in the rear. You'd be much better of by just getting some springs with the same diameter and rate, but with with a shorter loaded length - go to Advance and ask them to look at their springs catalog, chances are there will be something that fits your needs. But with lowered suspension the car might start dragging the rear bumper on the ground when entering steep driveways, so if it was me I'd just go straight ahead for the air ride.

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                #22
                I just ordered a set of Cragar Black Soft 8 wheels (15x7, 4" of backspace) for my Ranger 4x4. Don't you want a lighter wheel for your car? I was going to get the chrome ones, but the way the road salt eats everything it comes in contact with up here in Massachusetts, I went with black. They start to rust, knock it off with a wirebrush and spray it black. I want the lightest, strongest, street-legal wheels available for my GM. This car won't be driven during the winter.


                '90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
                Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
                5.4L swap coming soon.

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                  #23
                  i could have went lighter, but i wanted something that would handle hard driving and for $50 each you cant beat them
                  http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
                  http://secondhandradio.com/

                  R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06

                  http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634

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                    #24
                    The 15x7 was $38-39 each at Summitracing.com . I just saw a TV commercial today for Jegs and they offer free shipping. I think I paid $9 for shipping at Summit. I want to cancel and order from Jegs. Weigh one of the wheels when you get them. I'll weigh one of my 15x7s. Lighter weight wheels are easier to accelerate and stop. Your car will be quicker.

                    I was a Chevrolet guy in the mid 90s and I remember a 16x8 IROC-Z wheel weighed in more than a Weld 15x8 wheel. I don't remember the exact numbers right now.


                    '90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
                    Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
                    5.4L swap coming soon.

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