For those using taurus springs
Picked up a pair of 99 taurus wagon springs and went to install them. Noticed that the pigtail is way too small ( both coil and wire diameter ) to fit the spring retainer plate. So, that brings us to the questions:
1. For mounting, did you cut part of the pigtail off, or did you modify the retainer plate/ use plates from a different vehicle? 2. Have you noticed any movement of the springs over time? Thanks in advance. |
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Never heard of this.. is this for the rear or front??
and what years ford.. tauturd |
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Yeah I heard of using keep springs but never Taurus springs maybe a stop block will be better
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I would not run Taurus springs in a truck. I'm pretty sure the spring rates are not meant for a trucks weight
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A Taurus wagon might have a bit heavier springs than a 4 door, but likely too light
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Just so everyone knows what we're talking about, here are the specs for the taurus springs; as well as jeep tj springs for comparison:
99-04 taurus wagon rear coils: http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....354823&jsn=560 97-06 jeep tj rear coils: http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....431777&jsn=697 So according to the specs, taurus wagon coils have a higher rate, a WAY higher load rating ( more than original coils ) and ride lower than jeep springs. What's not to like? According to this thread, they fit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234533 This guy did it too, post #8: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=603298 Since I'm not the first to do it, how come nobody has heard of it?:confused: |
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Why would you want to use springs not designed for these trucks when you can buy new truck dropped springs for $100 or so?
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Why a car spring? Ride Height, Load Rating, Cost. Would be nice to know. Sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks. lol
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I got them really cheap. I just want to see if I like the look/clearance of the 4.5-5" drop these are supposed to give. Then I'll save up for HD drop coils. Our lousy exchange rate does wonders for the cost of parts up here... |
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The listings just state 2"/3"4"5" etc drop.. no listing of rate.. knowing rate and your sway bar and shocks= better handling/ride. I don't think I've seen any opinions of different rates in say a 3" drop spring. other than whatever wire they rolled.. |
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I run the jeep springs and have for 5 yrs. dropped it about 3" and rides like a dream. You need to re- locate the shock mounts to get the ride quality mine didn't ride good until I put different shock mounts on.
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Update.
First off, I can't get the pics to work right. Me + computer = FAIL.:o for the heck of it, I went ahead and tried it. Stock taurus wagon spring: Retainer plate doesn't fit: Cut off part of the pigtails so that the stock retainer plates fit: Torched springs had to go... Installed them and they are low! I'm guessing 5+ inches, but can't be sure due to my torched originals. There's less than 1/2" to the bumpstops, and track bar runs uphill. Ran out of daylight so no installed pic yet. When it stops raining... |
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