Spring rates needed for new front Viking coilover purchase

[mjhcobra]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

A few years old, but here's a thread on Mustang II suspension upgrades on EM Cobras: Mustang ll front end upgrade

You might be well served to post your question on the Everett Morrison forum: Everett-Morrison Motorcars -- Speak with Julie and Brett - Club Cobra

You could also look at some of the posts on the EM forum and PM a couple of owners with FE engines.

Thanks for reminding me of what I should have done in the beginning. Unfortunately, the EM website does not see a lot of action these days. I will PM some of the guys with the FE motors for comments.

[mjhcobra]

Dwight, the co-op is a good idea. We have several feed stores in Tucson that are closer than the local scales. My car is down now so I am using 2,600 for the total weight, which appeared to be enough for the guy at Viking. Hopefully, I can get the tires in and the front end adjusted for the last time.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by mjhcobra

Thanks for reminding me of what I should have done in the beginning. Unfortunately, the EM website does not see a lot of action these days. I will PM some of the guys with the FE motors for comments.

I guess I wasn't clear - when I mentioned the EM forum, I meant the EM section of Club Cobra (Everett-Morrison Motorcars -- Speak with Julie and Brett - Club Cobra), not the EM Web site (Everett-Morrison Motorcars).

[mjhcobra]

You were clear, it was my post that wasn't. I meant the EM club site as you suggested. That place does not see much action since nobody has a current build except me. The Viking shock rep said the 375# springs should work as long as I run a sway bar. The 500# springs in his mind would lift the front end up and be to stiff. I will run a sway bar, so it looks like 375# springs. The sway bar is the next item to research. From what I have read, I will need to get the new A-arms on and then determine where the bar will connect to the arms. Several guys have used the shock thru bolt and several welded a bung to the arm. I am leaning towards the shock bolt if I can find the correct width sway bar with the ends that layout properly.