Coil-over question - help appreciated

[kencobra]

I am building a '66 Mustang coupe and I am ready to purchase the rear coil-overs but would like some confirmation / help. I have somewhat decided on Ride Tech HQ series and have been told that this is what I need. I would like to get your thoughts before purchase.

4.1 stroke

10.125 compressed

14.225 Extended

10" Spring length with either a 220lb or 225lb spring rate.

The car will be mostly used for the street and some day the Power Tour. Currently the car sits as a roller with the following after a complete nut/ bolt rotisserie tear down:
Custom 4 link
Custom cut Currie 9"
Custom sub-frame connectors
Rear frame rails moved in
Mini tubbed
Boze 10.5" rears
Rod and custom Mustang ll front coil-over
Wilwood brakes
Future 500 hp EFI motor.

Thanks
Ken

[nokones]

You may want to call Mike Maier Inc. (Not Maier Racing - different company and not the right one) in Livermore, CA. and ask him what would be best for your ride. Kool yellow double nickel. Do I see a Winston Tire on that 55? Wow, that is a name from the past.

[Josh@Ridetech]

As long as the shock is at mid-stroke, at your car's driving height, that will work perfectly. The HQ series shocks are what I would recommend as well, the ride quality and handling can be adjusted to your personal liking. I would say that your spring rate would be between a 175lb-200lb with these cars not weighing too much. Also, you would get a better ride, staying on the low end of the spring rate spectrum.

Very nice build by the way

[kencobra]

As long as the shock is at mid-stroke, at your car's driving height, that will work perfectly. The HQ series shocks are what I would recommend as well, the ride quality and handling can be adjusted to your personal liking. I would say that your spring rate would be between a 175lb-200lb with these cars not weighing too much. Also, you would get a better ride, staying on the low end of the spring rate spectrum.

Very nice build by the way

Thanks Josh! I left you a voicemail.
Ken

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks Josh! I left you a voicemail.
Ken

You're welcome, I'll call you back in a little bit!