Front Suspension Springs and Shocks

[tsheakley]

After you play with the front end, you'll need a re-alignment.
Most suggest using the specs below for radial tires.
If you like spending money, you could upgrade your PS box with a fast ratio. Lots of posts on this.

Hahaha. I don't like spending money unnecessarily. It would be nice to have firmer steering. Mine isn't loose but it is feeling less. I'll probably keep it stock.
Thanks Stanglover.

 

[tsheakley]

After you play with the front end, you'll need a re-alignment.
Most suggest using the specs below for radial tires.
If you like spending money, you could upgrade your PS box with a fast ratio. Lots of posts on this.

I did buy the lifetime alignment when I had the new tires mounted. So I will definitely get that done.

 

[tsheakley]

You can look up your car's original spring rates and ride heights to the bottoms of the bumpers in the AMA Specifications manuals.
The ride heights are listed on page 2, the key sheet is on page 27.
https://7173mustangs.com/threads/1971-73-ama-documents.23433/

The Ford assembly manual shows the stock ride heights measured from the axle centerlines to the center of the wheel well lip. The front ride height, with 351 and standard suspension is 14.66". The rear is 14.48"

Hi Don C.
Thanks for the great information and reference to the spec manuals.
I'll check it out.

 

[tsheakley]

So contacted KYB. The part specified by the part suppler doesn't match the part recommended by KYB. I'm asking for their part recommendation.
Here are photos of the car before and after the spring cut.