I have 4.5 leaf with 14" tires....Sorry, no side shot.

 

I think I want min to sit a little higher. Right now my height sits at 27" with worn out springs. I mean the tire is just half an inch away from the rim of the tire well. So maybe 5 leaf will be a better fit/

 

The number of leafs will not change your ride height. Go buy a set of 4.5 leaf stock height springs and a 1" shackle lift kit from cj pony. We have gone over this 3 times. You can also buy leaf springs that will raise your car from the stock height ,check with eaton springs and general springs and spring king. and get rid of your Air shocks and buy some generic gas charged shocks. I would go with the stock height springs and 1" shackle so when you get tired of the hillbilly race car look you can put the stock shackles back on instead of replacing your leaf springs. It may not sound like it but I am actually giving you good advice.Do not buy a shackle kit that raises your car more then 1".

 

The stack at the axle will be the same thickness with a 5 leaf, but it will ride stiffer.

I neglected to point out that I have "Mid-eye" springs,(These lower the car) you can get the same spring a bit taller with a different eye location IIRC.

 

The stack at the axle will be the same thickness with a 5 leaf, but it will ride stiffer.

I neglected to point out that I have "Mid-eye" springs,(These lower the car) you can get the same spring a bit taller with a different eye location IIRC.

What springs do you have on the front?

 

4 leafs with 1 inch lowering blocks on 235/45/17s in my sig

 

I did get my car checked and the mechanic said my springs were worn. This sucks and a pain in the ***. I'm just looking to save money. I know I probably should get 235 tires but again the money is tight.

 

OK, We are making progress. You need to keep in mind that when you replace the leaf springs you will also need new u bolts, shackle kit and front center mount bolt. Usually those parts are shot and rusted on. If it was my car and I was trying to keep the cost down I would install Air Shocks (just Kidding) Go buy the 1" Shackle kit from CJ pony parts it is a Scott Drake part # RSK-12 They are 21.99 each you will need 2. That will help but I can not say it will fix the problem. You really need the correct backspace wheels to keep the tire inside the wheel wells so they can not rub. I may give you crap but I will always help you. Keep us posted.

 

I called the place where I bought my wheels, they said I will have to buy a whole new set of wheels. Is this correct?

 

who did you buy your wheels from? They sold you rear wheels with the wrong backspace for your car. You need a 15x8 wheel for the rear with at least a 4.5" backspace and 4.75" would be better. I would look into just replacing the rear wheels and using your current 245-60-15 tires for now. look into Eagle or american racing (now made in China)

 

just put shackles on it if you just want it a little higher to get some tire clearance.

no need to replace the whole rear suspension just to raise the car a little. i also dont know why people hate air shocks so much, they work fine for most daily drivers, dont do anything for handling but they do what they are inteded to do.

 

just put shackles on it if you just want it a little higher to get some tire clearance.

no need to replace the whole rear suspension just to raise the car a little. i also dont know why people hate air shocks so much, they work fine for most daily drivers, dont do anything for handling but they do what they are inteded to do.

You do realize that Mustangs,Falcons,Comets,Fairlanes are not built to have the upper shock mounts support the weight of the car? And that is what Air shocks do. And in the long run Mean66 will be better off fixing his car correctlly and that means the right wheels,tires, leaf springs and shocks.

 

I got the wheels at America's Tire Co. I'm going to take it in this weekend to get the backspacing checked out. The wheels I have on the back are 15x7. Not to jump too far ahead but what about the front wheels. I already installed KYBs on the front but I'm sure the springs need to be replaced as well. What do I need to do to even out the height to the back. The fender is sitting a little low I would say.

 

5 leafs and 215/65R15's.

 

5 leaf reverse eye springs on 14" rims and 195 60 r14 tires.

I was looking for a drop of 1-2" so when I upgraded to larger rims I would get the stance/look I was looking for.

Here is the car on stock 4 leaf you can see I did get about a 2" drop with the new springs

 

4.5 reverse eyes.

Do your car right and get the proper leaf springs and not some damn lift shackles, that is just rigging it.

 

5 1/2 leafs standard eye with 1 inch lowerin block in the rear. 17x8 with 245/45/17 Drag Radial.

 

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/mod-custom-forum/654308-rear-suspension-need-advice.html

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/4349333-post6.html

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/m...custom-forum/655524-i-need-shocks-keep-28-height-clearance-any-suggestions.html

how many threads on this topic are necessary?

 

How about a back view.

4 leaf standard eye with a 215 60 15
5 leaf mid eye with a 255 40 17

 

I'm getting 4.5 standard eye springs for Valentines Day! I will post how it looks when it is all done.