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Old 02-01-2012, 09:53 AM   #1
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SS springs in a V6

Morning All,

I have an opportunity to get a set of stock SS springs that I'd like to install on my V6 and have a couple of questions, # 1 being my priority.

1- Will this drop my car at all, not looking for a major drop, just a bit.
2- Will I feel any handling or comfort changes?
3- Any reason not to do this?
4- Any other benifit to doing this
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Old 02-01-2012, 10:06 AM   #2
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Old 02-01-2012, 11:17 AM   #3
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You should see a small change in ride height, but the spring rates are likely extremely similar. The difference in handling between the FE2 (V6) and FE3 (V8) packages make paying for used V8 parts pretty tricky. You will see a much larger performance increase with aftermarket components than moving from V6 to V8 parts.

That being said, if you get the parts for free or extremely cheap there is a tangable performance increase by moving from V6 to V8 springs and shocks. The real bang for your buck is definitely in the aftermarket though.

Take a look at the small difference between the FE2 and FE3 sway bar packages compared to the large difference with our sway bars. Spring rates and ride height changes should be similar small changes.

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Old 02-01-2012, 12:03 PM   #4
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You should see a small change in ride height, but the spring rates are likely extremely similar. The difference in handling between the FE2 (V6) and FE3 (V8) packages make paying for used V8 parts pretty tricky. You will see a much larger performance increase with aftermarket components than moving from V6 to V8 parts.

That being said, if you get the parts for free or extremely cheap there is a tangable performance increase by moving from V6 to V8 springs and shocks. The real bang for your buck is definitely in the aftermarket though.

Take a look at the small difference between the FE2 and FE3 sway bar packages compared to the large difference with our sway bars. Spring rates and ride height changes should be similar small changes.

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What he's sayin is:
Don't be cheap about it, do it right the first time, and not only will you be happier, but in the long run you will be saving money.

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Old 02-01-2012, 12:09 PM   #5
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What he's sayin is:
Don't be cheap about it, do it right the first time, and not only will you be happier, but in the long run you will be saving money.
This.

If you end up with V8 parts for free theres no harm in swapping over, although you will end up needing an alignment afterwards which increases your costs. If given a choice between paying a little for OEM V8 parts or for Aftermarket pieces, I would absolutely choose aftermarket in a heartbeat.
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:20 PM   #6
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Pfadt.. I put on pfadt front and rear bars on my V6 and eh..

But after I swapped to a FE3 suspension then I noticed a much bigger difference.

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Pfadt.. I put on pfadt front and rear bars on my V6 and eh..

But after I swapped to a FE3 suspension then I noticed a much bigger difference.

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Is the ride any worse than stock with the FE3? Also,got a pic of how much it lowered it?
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Morning All,

I have an opportunity to get a set of stock SS springs that I'd like to install on my V6 and have a couple of questions, # 1 being my priority.

1- Will this drop my car at all, not looking for a major drop, just a bit.
2- Will I feel any handling or comfort changes?
3- Any reason not to do this?
4- Any other benifit to doing this
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Is the ride any worse than stock with the FE3? Also,got a pic of how much it lowered it?
It will lower it approx. 1/2 inch. Its only really worth it if you get them dirt cheap like i did as it only handles somewhat better than it used to. Its not a night and day difference.
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Old 02-01-2012, 02:22 PM   #9
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Is the ride any worse than stock with the FE3? Also,got a pic of how much it lowered it?

Find a picture of a stock SS. That's how it looks. The ride is a little stiffer but no a big deal at all. You gain more with the handling.
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Old 02-01-2012, 03:53 PM   #10
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Follow your heart, Rangers Fan!

Go with SS springs and struts/shocks though. Not sure if the damping in V6 shocks is up to the task. Check E-baymotors-SLP for like new take-offs. Shipping is steep, but they could drop'em out of a plane without damage the way SLP wraps'em up!

If you can do it yourself, its still a bargain, and you'd be doing an alignment with aftermarket parts too.

SS stuff is firmer, but not jarring. Rear springs are 1.25" shorter than V6's, but don't compress as readily. The back of my V6 sat down 3/4". Front just 1/8th inch. Now she rides level- not butt in the air.

Your sway bars do need some attention too. You can check my list of mods for my solution and I'm very pleased with the results!

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Old 02-02-2012, 06:24 AM   #11
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Thanks guys for the advice! My spring are in route (thanks Stieger), now on the hunt for shocks/struts on ebay!!
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