Lowering coil springs for 64 Galaxie?

I'm rebuilding the front end of my 64 Galaxie and want to replace the worn out springs with new 2" lowering springs. I ordered a pair from Dearborn Classics but said that it would take 6-8 weeks to get them custom made and shipped out to me. Has anyone bought 2" lowering springs anywhere else that didn't have to wait 6-8 weeks to receive? Note: I don't want to cut my original springs because they're worn out and want to keep them incase the 3rd owner wants to put it back together original.

 

Aerostar springs are what you seek. $60 for a new pair, 2" drop over stock on a Galaxie

 

Really?? That's awesome! So, they fit without any alterations?

 

What year Aerostar? I am assuming correctly; you're speaking of the Aerostar Ford van, right?

 

Here are the specs moog part number CC850, and specs compared to the stock galaxie
Aerostar Galaxie

inside dia.4.070, inside dia 4.040
bar dia.750 bar dia .718
installed height 8.750, installed height 10.50
load pounds 1825, load pounds 2780
spring rate 605 (LBS/IN) spring rate 425.4
Free height 11.65 free height 16.81

 

Hey Russco, Thanks for the specs. Sounds like the Aero star coils will work. You think that it will make that much a difference visually as far as the height when all is done?

 

You should see a nice drop, but the bonus should be a much better ride over your worn out units. ~sololobo~

 

It should be at least 2 inches plus the free height is so much shorter they are basically just a drop in spring once you get the stockers out of there. NOTE: be careful with those old tall springs when taking them out.

 

After the Aerostar springs go in, how does it affect the camber? Mine runs a little positive since I am running 79 T-Bird spindles. I hope that it would bring it a little more negative.(wishful thinking)

 

if I get these Aero star coils, will the car be able to be aligned correctly after installation?

 

oh, what year should i purchase?

 

Just use the part # russco posted, its the same coil for all aerostars i believe. You will need an alignment anytime you change the ride height.

 

1986-1997 $ 46.79 - http://www.rockauto.com/

 

Thanks all for the recommendations! Y'all save me a lot of money.

 

I just put 4000 miles in one jaunt, on a wagon with aerostars.
Drove/rode like a dream.

I put them on my Edsel now, with Tbird disk.
So easy, its a shame not too.

 

I just ordered a set on amizon 92 aerostar 2wd free shipping with tax 44.00 I put them in last night i didnt put it on the alignment machine yet but it looks like nothing changed

 

milner3268 - did your ride height change? I'm wanting them to lower the car 2" or more.

 

ThunderRocket, do you have pictures? Thanks.

 

What Duz Your Hamber Name Imply ???????

Goodgod ! , Man, Jest Putt'em Innnnnn !!!!!
Good Luck. Break an Arm !
Just Ribbin'
smoke'm if you gott'em, don't got'em ??

Bum one off'en your buddy.

 

Smokey2, you're crazy dude! You're right though man .... I stress the F out about this stuff! Git r' done!!

 

YOU did't anwser the question !
(an by the way, my boiled eggs......BURNED !, while I's a'throwin,
little Tenn Humour Your way . )


Take Care !

 

The name derives from being a graphic designer print and web. I also am an artist in the fine arts. The "I" missing from design derives from it not being about me, but God. Thanks for the humor and sorry about the boiled eggs!

 

Thanks Milner, I forgot about Amazon. I just bought a set today for $41 & change with free shipping and I had a cash back bonus on my card so the whole thing was FREE. Now to find free time to stick them in the '59 Galaxie.

 

Here is the Ranch, My Edsel will be another 3/4" lower due to the disk added.

 

Dang! That looks awesome! Looks great on the ground...I hope my galaxie will be looking like that. Was it difficult to align? Thanks for posting the pic.

 

Not my car, so I don't know about the alignment.
I do know it drove really nice, and I was on the road for 2 weeks in it.

Im afraid my Edsel may be too low.
(yes, I'm one of those more go than show guys)

 

I finally received the aerostar coils and did a little comparison. Can you say "dangum"?? Can't wait to put them in!

 

please put a pic up of before and after as i need to see it done before i can go ahead with mine lol

 

A couple of pix with the aerostar springs installed. Let me know what y'all think.

 

Looks good. Now get that rear down