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Posted: Sun Jun 30th, 2019 05:03 pm

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Bird76Mojo
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You guys are vastly over-thinking this. My 2wd standard cab 87 efi 302 swap truck is riding at the factory ride height using variable rate Moog replacement springs from RockAuto bought for an extended cab V6 4x4 model. The first set of springs I bought were for a standard cab 4x4, normal duty springs, and they only lowered the truck less than 1/4" with the V8 and T5Z. I've had them for sale for a while now.

A (newer) fully dressed 302 is around 465lbs +/-
An OHV 4.0 V6 that was scrapped by a Ranger forum member weighed 460lbs fully dressed with some fluids still in it. About 420lbs with no accessories or exhaust manifolds.
5.0 efi from crown vic complete not including ac compressor = 455lbs

Mustang 5.0. by Kirschenbaum states that the 1982 5.0 was the lightest at 440lbs

Of course, 25+ year old truck coil springs will make these numbers seem extremely off when you drop the V8 in the engine bay.. New coil springs correct the issue nicely.

If I had it to do all over again I'd go with a set of Ranger Rick's coilover mounts and a nice set of aftermarket coilovers. I still might do that when I decide to finally install my 97 beam/brake swap. The parts are ready to go.