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    2/26/2021 5:53 PM  #1

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    Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    Seems like they are the only ones available now in a progressive spring.  John at Opentracker says they are a stock height spring. He has progressives on his site. Not advertised as Scott Drake, but his picture properties give it away.

    Is anyone using them?   What ride height and ride quality did you experience?

    Any alternate suggestions?  This is for my neighbor’s 65 T code v8 conversion.  It will have Shelby drop. 
    Ride height pics appreciated...

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    2/27/2021 9:58 AM  #2

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

     

     

    2/27/2021 11:01 AM  #3

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    LOL!

     

    2/27/2021 8:35 PM  #4

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    I guess this means nobody...

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    2/27/2021 9:35 PM  #5

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    I have a pair sitting on a shelf, along with Opentraker's upper arms, roller perches, and adjustable strut rods.
    I keep wondering if I shoulda gone with Eibach's 1" lowering spring.
    https://www.jegs.com/i/Eibach/369/3564.120/10002/-1

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    2/28/2021 8:26 AM  #6

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    50vert wrote:

    I have a pair sitting on a shelf, along with Opentraker's upper arms, roller perches, and adjustable strut rods.
    I keep wondering if I shoulda gone with Eibach's 1" lowering spring.
    https://www.jegs.com/i/Eibach/369/3564.120/10002/-1

    I hope those Eibach's aren't the same thing Mustang's Plus was selling.  That's what I have and the 1" drop springs dropped the Heap nearly two inches.  I ended up using a 1" spacer and now, with the Arning Drop, it's still a tad too low.  Next major project will be on the frontend and I think I'm going to a set of GT springs and nibble away at them until I'm happy.
     

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    2/28/2021 10:20 AM  #7

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    I have a pair I bought.  I decided the 620s I got from you would be too stiff for my tastes.   I also have the v8 springs off the convertible still.  I would get those are still in good shape.  The price is right on those.   F$ee!

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    2/28/2021 11:31 AM  #8

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    50vert wrote:

    I have a pair sitting on a shelf, along with Opentraker's upper arms, roller perches, and adjustable strut rods.
    I keep wondering if I shoulda gone with Eibach's 1" lowering spring.
    https://www.jegs.com/i/Eibach/369/3564.120/10002/-1

    I hope those Eibach's aren't the same thing Mustang's Plus was selling.  That's what I have and the 1" drop springs dropped the Heap nearly two inches.  I ended up using a 1" spacer and now, with the Arning Drop, it's still a tad too low.  Next major project will be on the frontend and I think I'm going to a set of GT springs and nibble away at them until I'm happy.
     

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    2/28/2021 1:06 PM  #9

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    I keep say'in he NEEDS that 66 Fairlane to modify on.
    I mean......shoot far......the Heap is "dunner'n' that most of our 'Jack-Leg' projects ever  will be!!
    I mean .....'Great Day Momma-Cheekoo' he'z driven The Heap all over the continental US!! What else would you call it 'buu-cept'.............DONE?!!
    I mean ....'Holy Macaroni'......even the 'Ma Ha.MS' has a pick up & the Magazine-Mustang to "spew' creativity all over.
    I mean....'Good Lord & a Quarter'...... ........
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    2/28/2021 2:38 PM  #10

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    50vert wrote:

    I have a pair sitting on a shelf, along with Opentraker's upper arms, roller perches, and adjustable strut rods.
    I keep wondering if I shoulda gone with Eibach's 1" lowering spring.
    https://www.jegs.com/i/Eibach/369/3564.120/10002/-1

    I hope those Eibach's aren't the same thing Mustang's Plus was selling.  That's what I have and the 1" drop springs dropped the Heap nearly two inches.  I ended up using a 1" spacer and now, with the Arning Drop, it's still a tad too low.  Next major project will be on the frontend and I think I'm going to a set of GT springs and nibble away at them until I'm happy.
     

    Ya Butt....ever onceinawhile on some driveways the right tar touched the rolled fender edge.  But you are rat.  Maybe I should grab that 5.0 powered Miata on BAT that I was just checking out.  Or maybe I should do a 5.0 Portch....I know a guy.....or maybe...

    Dude, yours sits and rides just perfect! Ya sure you want to fix a problem you don't have?

     

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    2/28/2021 4:01 PM  #11

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    A guy in San Antonio has a Factory Five kit with all the options for sale.  Frame is assembled. Needs engine and tranny for $12,000.   If I did not already have so many things on my list....

    I always wanted one.  Now, I have outgrown that burning desire.  But, it would be fun to build.  Problem is, I doubt it could be sold for any kind of profit.

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    2/28/2021 8:35 PM  #12

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    50vert wrote:

    I have a pair sitting on a shelf, along with Opentraker's upper arms, roller perches, and adjustable strut rods.
    I keep wondering if I shoulda gone with Eibach's 1" lowering spring.
    https://www.jegs.com/i/Eibach/369/3564.120/10002/-1

    I hope those Eibach's aren't the same thing Mustang's Plus was selling.  That's what I have and the 1" drop springs dropped the Heap nearly two inches.  I ended up using a 1" spacer and now, with the Arning Drop, it's still a tad too low.  Next major project will be on the frontend and I think I'm going to a set of GT springs and nibble away at them until I'm happy.
     

    Dude, yours sits and rides just perfect! Ya sure you want to fix a problem you don't have?

    Like allus, BB2, I been fixin' problems that don't exist since I was about 14.  Swat we do...keeps us away from the bars, shrinks, and houses of ill repute.  And sometimes saves a marriage or two since she always knows where to find us.
     

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    3/02/2021 8:05 PM  #13

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    I have eibach 1" lowering coils on my 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 with 17" wheels mustang steves 13.2" front disc brakes. 235/45r17 & 245/45r/17 

     

    3/02/2021 8:16 PM  #14

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    True74yamaha wrote:

    I have eibach 1" lowering coils on my 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 with 17" wheels mustang steves 13.2" front disc brakes. 235/45r17 & 245/45r/17 

     
    Post a pic?

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    3/02/2021 10:44 PM  #15

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    sorry for the pic in advance my car is pretty torn apart.  I have 17" wheels 235/45r/17 x 245/45r/17, MS 13.2" GT Front  Disc brake conversion, rear brakes a stock rebuilt Drums. For front suspension the upper control arms are rebuilt lowers are built I did order what mustang Plus was advertising as a coil spring lowering bushing set. I dont think they sell them any longer. The front coil springs are eibach 1" lowering spring and shocks are ebiach as well. 

     

    3/02/2021 10:51 PM  #16

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    On my car personally I think the front end is still sitting to high I plan on removing my front suspension again and perform the Shelby Arning drop along with a few other modifications. As soon as I can find my Daze templet I purchased I cant seem to find it. 

     

    3/20/2021 8:51 PM  #17

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    Re: Anyone tried the Scott Drake progressive front coil springs on 65-66?

    I WANT A SOFTER SPRING.

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