HighMileage93
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- Mar 23, 2011
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- 82
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- Location
- Bridgeport, IL 62417
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3l I4
- Transmission
- Manual
Just installed Moog's cc866 coil springs today on my '93 Longbed 2.3L. These are rated for the 3.0 and 4.0 V6 trucks. I wanted as heavy as I could get to attempt to counter "the lean". (a battery move is next)
I had read on this site that the expected ride would be much stiffer, however, it is much better than stock. The stock spring is a constant rate spring, whereas the Moog unit is progressive. This makes a big difference. I didn't see a noticeable lift out of this and I didn't expect one. A spacer lift may come later if I don't think 30's will fit now.
Also, I rebuilt the leaf-packs as well. I removed the stock center leaf (3leaf), and replaced them with the center leafs I had from a '94 shortbed I used to own (also 3leaf). The "hybrid" springs brought it up about an inch or so over stock and also rides better.
If any of this info can be used in the tech articles, feel free to do so.
I had read on this site that the expected ride would be much stiffer, however, it is much better than stock. The stock spring is a constant rate spring, whereas the Moog unit is progressive. This makes a big difference. I didn't see a noticeable lift out of this and I didn't expect one. A spacer lift may come later if I don't think 30's will fit now.
Also, I rebuilt the leaf-packs as well. I removed the stock center leaf (3leaf), and replaced them with the center leafs I had from a '94 shortbed I used to own (also 3leaf). The "hybrid" springs brought it up about an inch or so over stock and also rides better.
If any of this info can be used in the tech articles, feel free to do so.