Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody)

Sean Marconette · 01-31-2018, 03:05 PM

Brad,
I tried the Moroso front springs in my car and as Mike stated they were a nightmare to install. I ended up cutting them down to get the ride height and then they settled and I was done with them after that. I have had 4 cyl springs on my car ever since. The rear springs are a waste of time with something other than stock. I have 2 sets of GT springs, 1 set original height, 1 set cut down. The 3rd set is from a Faimont wagon, way too stiff for how light I run my car. Rear springs set the ride height, and good shocks control the rear suspension. If it's a stick car rear shocks are extremely important. Also I am not a fan of using air bags, the right shock will make a huge difference.

Sean

BRETV · 01-31-2018, 06:10 PM

We've had many Foxbody's, started with the Moroso's, way hard to install and even cut down we didn't like them. We've had great luck with 4cy springs ever since. Just like Sean said rears are really to keep the ride height, shock does all the work.

Bret Velde
2003 SS/LA

HawkBrosMav · 01-31-2018, 06:44 PM

The biggest downside I've heard to the Moroso is they are difficult to install. Outside of that what was the dislike to their performance?

It sounds like most decided cut them and then expected them to act the same way as intended at full length. When they didn't, they were replaced with 4 cylinder ones... I'm not trying to be negative here, but anyone that has gotten them installed, was their performance not up to snuff?

Cost isn't the issue here vs the 4 cylinder ones, I have a Gift Certificate that I'm considering using on this. I'm more trying to talk myself out of doing it, based on it not being beneficial over the stock GT springs.

Sean Marconette · 01-31-2018, 08:06 PM

If you pull all the weight off the front of the car and make everything light, for Stock or SS racing the front end will not compress the springs enough.
Otherwise the front end will be pointed at the stars, you have to cut the Moroso springs down to get the ride height correct.

Maybe Mike will state if he cut the springs and how much, even cut they are still scary to install.

JHeath · 01-31-2018, 08:25 PM

I cut at least 1 coil off my front Moroso trick springs, they worked OK for me. I modified a spring compressor to install them, a real pain to get in.

JHeath · 01-31-2018, 08:37 PM

I used a compressor like this, removed the hook by the bolt head, and put a round plate there, the other hook was hooked into the spring, then I ran the threaded shaft thru the hole in the control arm with the bolt on plate under the arm.

Don Anderson · 01-31-2018, 10:18 PM

X2 !!

01-31-2018, 03:05 PM	#1
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 799 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) Brad, I tried the Moroso front springs in my car and as Mike stated they were a nightmare to install. I ended up cutting them down to get the ride height and then they settled and I was done with them after that. I have had 4 cyl springs on my car ever since. The rear springs are a waste of time with something other than stock. I have 2 sets of GT springs, 1 set original height, 1 set cut down. The 3rd set is from a Faimont wagon, way too stiff for how light I run my car. Rear springs set the ride height, and good shocks control the rear suspension. If it's a stick car rear shocks are extremely important. Also I am not a fan of using air bags, the right shock will make a huge difference. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

01-31-2018, 06:10 PM	#2
BRETV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 568 Likes: 4,264 Liked 776 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) We've had many Foxbody's, started with the Moroso's, way hard to install and even cut down we didn't like them. We've had great luck with 4cy springs ever since. Just like Sean said rears are really to keep the ride height, shock does all the work. Bret Velde 2003 SS/LA

01-31-2018, 06:44 PM	#3
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 362 Likes: 6 Liked 302 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) The biggest downside I've heard to the Moroso is they are difficult to install. Outside of that what was the dislike to their performance? It sounds like most decided cut them and then expected them to act the same way as intended at full length. When they didn't, they were replaced with 4 cylinder ones... I'm not trying to be negative here, but anyone that has gotten them installed, was their performance not up to snuff? Cost isn't the issue here vs the 4 cylinder ones, I have a Gift Certificate that I'm considering using on this. I'm more trying to talk myself out of doing it, based on it not being beneficial over the stock GT springs.

01-31-2018, 08:06 PM	#4
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 799 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) If you pull all the weight off the front of the car and make everything light, for Stock or SS racing the front end will not compress the springs enough. Otherwise the front end will be pointed at the stars, you have to cut the Moroso springs down to get the ride height correct. Maybe Mike will state if he cut the springs and how much, even cut they are still scary to install. __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

01-31-2018, 08:25 PM	#5
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) I cut at least 1 coil off my front Moroso trick springs, they worked OK for me. I modified a spring compressor to install them, a real pain to get in. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

01-31-2018, 08:37 PM	#6
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) I used a compressor like this, removed the hook by the bolt head, and put a round plate there, the other hook was hooked into the spring, then I ran the threaded shaft thru the hole in the control arm with the bolt on plate under the arm. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

01-31-2018, 10:18 PM	#7
Don Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Duluth, Mn. Posts: 156 Likes: 2,804 Liked 25 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Thoughts on Moroso Trick Springs (Foxbody) X2 !!