Mike Hill Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I would like to know all the specifications for the front coil springs. I have a '78 that needs new springs. Moog cc655 were given as replacement springs. Is that correct? I looked up some specs on the cc655 and the free height was given as 13.63" The springs I have are 15.43" sitting out of the car. I need to know what you guys have used. Being in New Zealand makes bringing coil springs in a very expensive option. If I have the specs something for a larger car here may fit. I'm no expert on the "black science" of coils ? Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) I would like to know all the specifications for the front coil springs. I have a '78 that needs new springs. Moog cc655 were given as replacement springs. Is that correct? I looked up some specs on the cc655 and the free height was given as 13.63" The springs I have are 15.43" sitting out of the car. I need to know what you guys have used. Being in New Zealand makes bringing coil springs in a very expensive option. If I have the specs something for a larger car here may fit. I'm no expert on the "black science" of coils Cheers Mike CC655 springs on my 74. It obviously hasn't been driven so I would expect some settling as it will have more weight on it after the hood and interior are added. The aluminum spacers were removed. They are generally the "go to" inexpensive coil replacement for most Studebakers and derivatives. I believe they are Buick rear springs but can't recall the years exactly. Search CC655 on the SDC forum should give you a ton of info. The tires are 225/55/R17 for reference. Bob Edited October 21, 2015 by Avanti83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Here is some info gleaned from a Google search that might help you: Stude Moog Wire Load Ht. Load Rate Free Ht. 526134 370 .660" 9.25" 1590 377 13.5"But, doesn't list the number of coil turns or outside diameter. Edited October 21, 2015 by WayneC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfelr Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 OH WOW VERY NICE....RQB3263...81/305...BILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hill Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks for the info guys. I've provided the coil company with the Moog cc655 specs that I have. It didn't tell me the number of coils? Can someone help with that. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 (SOB) Have you checked to see if you will have to realign the front end or have you already done that? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 (SOB) Have you checked to see if you will have to realign the front end or have you already done that? thx SS It still needs to be realigned. I've just set it close for rolling around. Luckily there is an alignment shop locally that know old kingpin setups and does an excellent job on them. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 SS It still needs to be realigned. I've just set it close for rolling around. Luckily there is an alignment shop locally that know old kingpin setups and does an excellent job on them. Bob Thanks, I'm thinking about these... If they are in fact, almost 2" shorter, then it might need quite a tweak on the camber... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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