My Daddywagon

Here is one of the front cobra springs and the corresponding part number.

 

Lower polyurethane spring isolator installed.

 

Upper spring isolator test fit.

 

Her is the upper spring isolator for the rear cobra spring.

 

The same isolator combined with the 1/2 inch spacer.

 

Wow they make those

I just used heater hose

 

And finally the lower spring isolator for the rear cobra spring.

 

Yes. They make those. Haha!

 

Ok! I think the front end is definitely gonna ride higher. The wire gauge of the cobra springs is thicker. The uninstalled length of the springs is identical. The springs that I am taking out are Ford “B” springs. “B” springs are supposed to be progressive lowering springs. The cobra springs are linear 600 lb/in. The real question is how will they ride. I’m looking for softer but that spring rate is pretty high. I was unable to complete installation because it’s a pain in the ass. I have to compress the spring to install without killing myself.

 

The old and new spring side by side.

 

Part # for the spring I took out confirming Ford “B” lowering spring.

 

The failed attempt to install.

 

Well it worked out. The car ended up raised up a bit and it’s level. I took a tape measure and measured up to the rockers in front of rear wheels and behind front wheels. If there is a discrepancy it’ maybe a 1/16th to an 1/8th of an inch. I don’t know how much it raised overall because I neglected to take any before measurements, but it’s enough that I’m happy with it.

 

Ok. Now that the Daddywagon has a more “comfortable” stance I have decided I want it to be the ultimate muscle car sleeper. I want it to be quiet inside and out. I want it to be visually appealing. I have decided to put the steelies away for a while. I installed 05 mustang wheels and they make the car look so much better.

 

This took some ghetto-fabulous fender rolling.

 

Sub'd

 

Making it purrdy