Lowering Spring kit
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Forum Name: 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: Lowering Spring kit
Posted By: Andys74
Subject: Lowering Spring kit
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 1:45PM
| Where can I find a lowering Spring kit for my 74 Gran Torino? |
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 3:54PM
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Unless your order custom springs from somebody like Eaton spring, you won't find one. The easiest way to lower these cars is to select a spring with a spring rate you want for your driving style, then cut the spring to the desired height. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 4:02PM
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I ordered my set from Eaton. The problem with the above suggestion is it's not exactly easy to cut the rear springs because both ends are tapered. Some have cut them, then heated them to bend the pigtail. But that's not something I'd try. ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 4:14PM
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Hey guys, I appreciate the responses and the help. I did also hear that it may not be the best route to go to cut and heat the springs. I'm sure I'll just end up ordering some of the springs online. Is there a close estimate as to how much these things run when getting them custom ordered for these cars? Also how can I post pics on this forum? |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 4:27PM
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Mine were about $400 shipped for the set of 4. I can post pics when I get home from vacation in a few days. ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 4:38PM
Ok thanks for all the help I look forward to seeing your car.  Hopefully my attempt to post a photo of mine worked. |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 4:41PM
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Sorry I should have mentioned only cut the front Springs not the rear. I wouldn't recommend heating springs to alter the height. If you want rear lowering springs custom springs are your only option. There is nothing wrong with cutting front Springs if done properly. I'm fact Eaton even suggests this to "adjust" there springs.
------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 4:41PM
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 13-July-2017 at 6:06PM
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when you cut the springs cut them with a 4" grinder
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 1:07PM
 Just got these wheels in. I think lowering it a couple inches or so would really make it way better looking. |
Posted By: aquartlow
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 1:44PM
X2 on lowering  . Cutting the front springs ain't no big deal, even cutting the rear coil springs and re-forming the "pigtails" isn't too bad. This calculator helped me with choosing how much to cut my coils: http://www.pontiacracing.net/js_coil_spring_rate.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.pontiacracing.net/js_coil_spring_rate.htm Good luck. Todd------------- www.supermotors.net/22468 Yeah, It's a Hybrid...It burns gas and tires. No matter how good she looks, somebody, somewhere, is tired of her sh*t. Beauty is skin deep, ugliness goes clear to the bone. |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 2:00PM
| That's some good info to have. Thank you sir. |
Posted By: aquartlow
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 2:04PM
You are very welcome, hopefully it will help in some way. BTW, Welcome to the forum! Looks like a nice ride you have there in the posted pic. ------------- www.supermotors.net/22468 Yeah, It's a Hybrid...It burns gas and tires. No matter how good she looks, somebody, somewhere, is tired of her sh*t. Beauty is skin deep, ugliness goes clear to the bone. |
Andys74 wrote:Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 2:16PM
| It's been a long time coming to get it where it is now. My dad bought it in 74 brand new and gave it to me before I could even drive. Put money into it as I could but there were so many things that came first and time went by but now it's time and it's come a long way. |
Posted By: aquartlow
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 2:43PM
Keep "plugging" away and it will get done. Don't feel all alone with not getting your ride/project done in an expedited and/or timely fashion, I started my Ranchero's restoration in '91 and finished it in 2011 (I was pacing myself- ) and lets be honest they are never truly finished unless you sell them. ------------- www.supermotors.net/22468 Yeah, It's a Hybrid...It burns gas and tires. No matter how good she looks, somebody, somewhere, is tired of her sh*t. Beauty is skin deep, ugliness goes clear to the bone. |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 2:45PM
It looks great, I like the wheels. Stance is a personal thing, but I think I'd just drop the front of your car a bit, and leave the rear alone. I think these mid 70's cars look best with a bit of a rake. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 14-July-2017 at 2:46PM
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x2 on what vince said!!! i was thinking the same thing earlier ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Don V.
Date Posted: 15-July-2017 at 3:06PM
Did the car originally have the vinyl landau roof? |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 15-July-2017 at 3:24PM
| Yes it did, got taken off. Had a lot of weather damage. Water got in and set and did some damage to the roof. Body work was done and it will be replaced soon. |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 16-July-2017 at 1:56AM
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Boo Vinyl!!!! Boo Vinyl!!!! ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: Don V.
Date Posted: 17-July-2017 at 6:32AM
Agreed.
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Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 17-July-2017 at 7:35AM
Sorry for the delay. Here's a before pic. And after I installed the 2" lowering springs on the FRONT only. I never installed the rears. This was after going from 15" to 17" wheels also.  ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 17-July-2017 at 7:42AM
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And another example. On my LTD II Squire wagon, I cut the front springs, instead of replacing them with lowering springs. Pretty sure I cut 1 coil. Before:  After:  ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 17-July-2017 at 5:49PM
| I appreciate the pictures. Looks good. Really changes the look of the car. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 18-July-2017 at 10:31AM
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andy, i couldn't find where you posted about needing some trim? i made a note that you needed some but don't remember which trim you needed??? since it says brand new member... i don't think PM's will get to you! let me know what trim you needed ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 20-July-2017 at 4:50AM
I need the rear and left side trim for the vinyl. I have the driver side piece that turns into the rear (if that makes sense) I just don't have the rear and the passenger side. I also need the chrome rear window trim (all pieces). That is what I know of for sure right now. Still trying to find all parts from when body work was done. Didn't organize it very well. Thank you sir. One question, would you be aware of a good site to order a good original quality vinyl top? I found mustangmarket.com that does them. Do you know that to be a good source? |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 20-July-2017 at 1:54PM
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idk on the vinyl top source? others may know??? i don't have the side trim piece at the moment but i DO have the rear window set!! ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 20-July-2017 at 4:20PM
Andy, I'd suggest changing the link. Photobucket headaches. Something how these are being linked and Photobucket screwing over people. {I'm concerned as this affects me as well!} -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Andys74
Date Posted: 20-July-2017 at 5:07PM
| Awesome! So how much would you take for those? I should be getting that list together and I'll let you know what else I'm searching for. |