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Leaf Springs on 65/66 Shelbys

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jerry_Moss, Jan 26, 2007.

  1. Jan 26, 2007 #1
    Jerry_Moss

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    Hi Guys

    What leaf springs did they install in the 65/66 Shelbys??
    Standard ones or one with higher spring rate??
    4 or 5 leafs??
    Need info fast!

    Thank you very much

    Bye Jerry
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    As far as I know, leaf springs were not changed. What Ford installed on the Hi-Po Mustangs is what they used. There is a lot of speculation and mis-information on what was and wasn't installed at the San Jose plant and what was done at Shelby.
     
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    Hi Bill

    So you would say with standard 4 leafs i´m doing ok?
    I have an ofer for a pair of new standard ones so i´m
    going to buy them.

    Thank you!
    Bye Jerry
     
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    I have a book at home listing what was installed on a factory HiPo Mustang. I remember something about leaf springs on HiPo cars. I will look it up tonight. It was quite a few years ago when I rebuilt my springs, but as I remember it, they had more than 4 leafs. I will let you know later.
    Thanks
    Bill
     
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    Rear leaf springs were both 4 leaf. The standard spring was rated at 610 lbs. Stamped C4ZA-5560 H, J, R or V
    The springs installed on the HiPo cars was part of the "Special Handling Package" They were rated at 650 lbs.
    Stamped C4ZA-K. L, S or Y.
     
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