telebb 10 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 I was thinking about putting the reverse eye 5 leaf springs on my fastback. For the 2" drop instead of the mideye and a 1" block. Any thoughts on what would be best? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 I would use the reverse eyes before I installed a block in the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 I have the 4.5 leaf mid eye leafs. I agree, I want to get the reverse eye instead of adding a block. Just not sure if I want to go with 4.5 again or the 5 leafs. If you know you're going to add a lowering block then definitely go with the reverse eye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 The 4.5" MidEye springs take you pretty low believe it or not...they will settle a good bit at first, then slowly settle more...we had to cut front coils 2 times on my friends car to get it to match. I bought the 4.5" reverse eye springs and am anxious to know how low it will go on my car. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 I have 4.5 mid eyes haven't installed them yet. but Im curious to how low they will sit. any pics would be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 I have 4.5 mid eyes and 1" front drop springs. The rear tires are 245/60/15 and fronts are 235/60/15's. See the ride height in my signature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogerschnot 12 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 I have 4.5 leaf mid eye Springs. 255 50 17's. I wouldn't mind if my car actually rode a little better. The front springs are stock but the rear springs are pretty stiff with the 4.5 leaf. I cut a half coil out of the front springs. My signature picture is before I cut the coil out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogerschnot 12 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) This is a picture from after the half coil was cut out. Forgot to mention that I did the shelby drop too. Edited January 31, 2013 by Boogerschnot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 I have 4.5 leaf mid eye Springs. 255 50 17's. I wouldn't mind if my car actually rode a little better. Shock choice can make a big difference in the ride quality. Contact John at Opentracker he can give you good advice on different choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Shock choice can make a big difference in the ride quality. Contact John at Opentracker he can give you good advice on different choices. I agree, give him a call. He really knows his stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogerschnot 12 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Yea, I am running KYB gas A just shocks.. I think i might go with something a little less firm next time around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 I'm running KYB GR-2 shocks and they're not too firm. Friends comment how smooth it rides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 I have the mid-eye big block springs in the rear with gas-adjusts as well. You can see the car in the sig. Eibach 1" lowering in the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 I have the reverse eyes along with 3" blocks. Running 255/45/17 with no rubbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 My worry about going with reverse eyes has been the car sitting too low. Anyone with just reverse eyes or mideye and no lowering blocks care to take a measurement between the bottom of the frame rail (just above the axle) to the top of the axle? I'm thinking this could give those considering mids or reverse eyes an idea how much it will move the axle up. Going from frame to top of axle would eliminate tire height variables of measuring to ground. The only thing that would change things would be axle tube diameter differences of 8" vs 9", as well as where you bought the leafs and # of leafs.......but it'd still give someone a starting point/rough idea. Thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 MaxPower you said you have Eibach lowering springs on the front? I was looking for some and couldn't find them on their website. Can you shoot a link over? I really want my front end to drop a little much appreciated !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 MaxPower you said you have Eibach lowering springs on the front? I was looking for some and couldn't find them on their website. Can you shoot a link over? I really want my front end to drop a little much appreciated !! They discontinued them a long time ago. I even started chirping at one of their factory guys when they were across the aisle from me at SEMA 4 or 5 years ago, and he answered me in German....LOL! I think he called me bad things. Sadly, Eibach has discontinued most their vintage car springs. Too bad, because they are awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 awww bummer .. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
