F-body vs. Moog springs

[1Badelky]

I know, I've seen the 5658 results thread already.

I want to replace all of my springs and lower my car/truck. I was looking at the moog 5401 and 5413 rear springs, and they appear to only have 3 coils excluding the pigtails? at least on the rock auto website.

The F-Body (ss/ws6 HP) springs have a LOT of coils, and will swap right in both the front and rear, all I need are the rear isolators.


are the moogs made just for launching or what? I'm after handling and light load carrying capabilities.

I'm torn between moog, s10 drop, and f-body (may need cut) on the front.

 

[jdpolzin]

You should put the 5658 in the front and then the rear is up to you. If you do a lot of towing, you will need a stiffer rate spring or airbags. The bad thing about the F-body springs is you cant use airbags. I personally would get the spring you want and that works for you that is a stock style with the pigtails and then get airbags you can pump up while towing. -----Jeremy

 

[1Badelky]

I would just use air bags for an f-body. I've seen them


so do the moog rears really look like this?

 

[jdpolzin]

Yep those are it!

 

[ieatv8]

I've used Moog Car-go coils several times with good results.
Meant for light loads and towing and no increase in ride height.

 

[1Badelky]

so are the moogs designed for dig launches or what? I can't see how a spring with 3 coils can handle....

would airbags make it handle alot better? and then let air out for a dig race?


I'm loking a f-body rears for a good price now. just need to know what to go with.

 

[ieatv8]

Here's what the cargo coils look like:

GBodyParts.com Online

 

[1Badelky]

ok, thanks. I'm pretty sure now that ws.6 springs will lower the rear about 2 inches and still allow use of f-body bags. (can be bought from ws6store.com)

I think I'll just go with them. thanks for the help guys

 

[JDSfastGN]

Elky are you going to use 4th or 3rd gen rear springs? I'm just curious because i definitely am considering them. I installed a set of 5413s yesterday that I got from a friend with a Chevelle and my saggy stock springs sat at about 26 7/10 and the new 5413s are just a tiny bit under 27" I was pretty disappointed although the springs are stiffer and the car handles better. I still want to hook so i think stock 3rd gen or 4th gen springs should work out well in both the handling and straight line department. Let me know how it goes. Good luck

 

[1Badelky]

I'm going to use 4th gen springs because they will have less sag from age. although the third gen springs are completely interchangeable.

at least the f-body springs can be trimmed because they are a single pigtail design. the only disadvantage is having to use f-body rear bags, which isn't really a disadvantage. just a complication.