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Rear coils and shocks

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Forum Name: Four Doors and Wagons
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Topic: Rear coils and shocks

Posted By: changinlatitudes
Subject: Rear coils and shocks
Date Posted: 15-October-2016 at 1:07AM

That Official Coil Spring thread is a bit.....overwhelming, to say the least. Got my 2 door Montego sorted out, but what are the favorites for the rear coils and shocks on the wagon? I won't be towing or haul heavy loads, so are variable still the best on these cars, or would constant rate be better?

Matt

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Matt

1969 Mercury Marauder 390
1972 Montego MX
2003 Mercury Marauder 300A
1994 F-150 5.8
2016 Ford Fusion Titanium

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Posted By: Regul8r 2
Date Posted: 16-October-2016 at 7:16PM

A pair of Moog Cargo Coils for the 72-76 Coupe will work just fine.

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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 17-October-2016 at 2:33PM

If you are just looking for stock type springs, Moog CC803's are the only springs listed by Moog for your car. They are variable rate, unlike stock, but I don't believe there are any other springs listed for 1972 Torino wagons in the aftermarket.

For shocks, KYB or Monroe Severe Service shocks are good choices if you want to get ride of the float. Bilstiens are probably the best, but they are quite a bit more money.

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

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Posted By: changinlatitudes
Date Posted: 17-October-2016 at 8:36PM

Like the KYB, so probably go with them again, and I'll give the CC803's a shot. Thanks

Matt

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Matt

1969 Mercury Marauder 390
1972 Montego MX
2003 Mercury Marauder 300A
1994 F-150 5.8
2016 Ford Fusion Titanium