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Hotchkis HOT Leaf Springs - 64 1/2 - 66 Ford Mustang Rear
Part #: 2430
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Video Description:This episode of Andy's Auto Sport TV explains all the popular ways to lower your truck, including:
*Lowering Spindles
*Coil Springs
*Flip Kits
*Block Kits
*Hangers
*Shackles
*Leaf Springs
*Lowering Control Arms
We also explain how do an economic "leveling" drop, and we explain how you can combine different drop components if you want to slam your truck.
For the last 20 minutes of the video, we show a step-by-step installation of these parts on our project truck, and at the 34:06 mark we show the finished product.
Fits On:
1964 Ford Mustang, 1965 Ford Mustang, 1966 Ford Mustang
Description:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension's leaf springs for the 1964-1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, Fastback, and Convertible drop ride height 1.5 inches at a 180 lb/in spring rate. The multi-leaf design uses polyurethane rear bushings, rubber front bushings, and anti-squeak tip inserts, and ships with heavy duty shackles and u-bolts. Note: requires a 2.75 in. axle tube diameter.
Hotchkis Sport Suspension's leaf springs for the 1964-1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, Fastback, and Convertible drop ride height 1.5 inches at a 180 lb/in spring rate. The multi-leaf design uses polyurethane rear bushings, rubber front bushings, and anti-squeak tip inserts, and ships with heavy duty shackles and u-bolts. Note: requires a 2.75 in. axle tube diameter.
For most automotive enthusiasts the name Hotchkis conjures up images of high performance machines hugging corners at high speeds. Hotchkis Sport Suspension is well regarded as one of the best suspension tuning companies in the world. Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA they have rewritten the rule book on suspension design with an assortment of innovative well-designed products that can absolutely transform a vehicles handling. With a proven record in the motorsports arena in all forms of competition from road racing to drag racing, Hotchkis has shown that their products are superior in both performance and durability. In addition they make all of their products locally right here in the USA. With two decades of automotive experience going into every design, Hotchkis truly knows what it takes to be number one.
Q: What are leaf springs? Why buy them?
A: Leaf springs are a crucial part of your suspension because they not only act as springs but also serve to locate your axle to keep it from moving laterally or from front to back. Over the years leaf springs will wear out and lose some of their springiness. This can cause your vehicle to list to one side or sag extremely low. Fortunately new replacement leaf springs are available to bring your ride height back to spec and to restore your handling and ride comfort. In addition to stock leaf springs there are also leaf springs available that allow you to lift your ride to clear larger tires or lower your ride to increase handling performance and give a sportier aesthetic. This is a great way customize your suspension and tailor your vehicle for your specific driving requirements.
Q: How do you install leaf springs?
A: Your factory leaf pack must be unbolted from the front and rear perches. Then simply install the new leaf springs.
Q: What are leaf springs? Why buy leaf springs?
A: Leaf springs consist of several layers of metal "leaves" which are bound together to act as a single unit. They the primary suspension component used for the rear of most trucks, and are built to support heavy loads. Buying new lowering leaf springs allows you to lower the rear of your truck, since they are built with a different spring rate or leaf setup than factory springs. There are a number of ways to lower the rear of your truck, and buying new leaf springs one of the popular ways to do this. For an extreme drop of your truck, many people buy new leaf springs and a block kit, both of which add to the total amount of drop.
Q: Can any vehicle use leaf springs?
A: Only vehicles that utilize factory leaf springs would be able to incorporate replacement aftermarket leaf springs.
A: Leaf springs are a crucial part of your suspension because they not only act as springs but also serve to locate your axle to keep it from moving laterally or from front to back. Over the years leaf springs will wear out and lose some of their springiness. This can cause your vehicle to list to one side or sag extremely low. Fortunately new replacement leaf springs are available to bring your ride height back to spec and to restore your handling and ride comfort. In addition to stock leaf springs there are also leaf springs available that allow you to lift your ride to clear larger tires or lower your ride to increase handling performance and give a sportier aesthetic. This is a great way customize your suspension and tailor your vehicle for your specific driving requirements.
Q: How do you install leaf springs?
A: Your factory leaf pack must be unbolted from the front and rear perches. Then simply install the new leaf springs.
Q: What are leaf springs? Why buy leaf springs?
A: Leaf springs consist of several layers of metal "leaves" which are bound together to act as a single unit. They the primary suspension component used for the rear of most trucks, and are built to support heavy loads. Buying new lowering leaf springs allows you to lower the rear of your truck, since they are built with a different spring rate or leaf setup than factory springs. There are a number of ways to lower the rear of your truck, and buying new leaf springs one of the popular ways to do this. For an extreme drop of your truck, many people buy new leaf springs and a block kit, both of which add to the total amount of drop.
Q: Can any vehicle use leaf springs?
A: Only vehicles that utilize factory leaf springs would be able to incorporate replacement aftermarket leaf springs.
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