Leaf springs! To dampen or not to dampen that is the question?

[IrishTap]

Hey guys i pulled off the leaf springs and the new ones have arrived my hardbody have 5 springs and a dampener with rubber around the springs, its my understanding the convertibles needed the extra spring to hold the top when down, so i got 4 spring leafs.

Should i bolt them up as it?

or

Should i get new dampeners and rubber and then bolt on?


Thanks

[sanderjs]

Did you ever find out more info about the rubber isolator? I have not ordered springs yet but I am thinking you would want to leave the rubber block out as it will be a point of flex.

What springs did you end up buying?

[Samppafin]

Hi,

I did replace my old 4 leafs springs to 5 leafs springs with rubber around it. It is better to drive if there is one or two person sitting in rear seats but very hard if drive alone.

Sami

[IrishTap]

i did get more info from a friend with a similar year mustang and searching other forums also.

I went without and it seems that is what most people do

[IrishTap]

that rubber does look puuurdy though

[Joe Travers]

The extra leaf was stock for the wagons and was an option for the Cyclone for better handling. Deleting the insulator would provide stiffer suspension. Leaving it is a bit awkward, as it negates the reasons for installing extra leaf. Have to choose your goals; performance or ride quality. Can’t have your cake and eat it too.

Joe