Moog CC858 s on Front Gen3 Duratec Sable

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I've tried the Advanced Search option until my eyes are hanging out of my head.

Moog CC858 s WILL work on a Gen2 front set of Sensatracs...
Why is Moog trying to tell me they won't work on a Gen3 with Sensatracs ???

Thank You,very Much!

 

[Bob Gervais]

Because Gen 3 springs are different.

 

[kevinspann]

St Louis SHO did it. But he's St Louis SHO.

 

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'Can't find ANY of st louis SHO's posts that mention the CORRECT progressive
rate Moog Coil for the Gen3 s (FRONT struts).

Thanks!

 

[Bob Gervais]

Moog doesn't appear to make progressive coil springs for that. http://www.fme-cat.com/Application....at=Suspension, Springs and Related Components

 

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Mcguiver-ed

Bob,

Thanks for the Link and reply.

I'm now looking for a "Work-Around" of Another Generation's coils.

Heck,
"Some Other" manufacturer MUST have made a Progressive spring for the
front of these Chassis.(at one time)

 

[Bob Gervais]

Hmm. That's going to be tough. I didn't see any listed at the usual places(Rock Auto, Autozone, NAPA).

Problem is, the Gen 3 and Gen 2 springs are different sizes on the top where they seat onto the strut mount. I'd imagine you'd have to mix and match mounts to get things to fit correctly. I'm pretty sure that's what STL SHO did.

Found some info. Looks like you've got some pioneering to do!

http://www.shoforum.com/showpost.php?p=1331805&postcount=136

 

[Phoenix]

I got GEN2 springs on my GEN4 (which is like a gen3.)

You need the gen 2 top seat , paired with the gen3-4 upper plate (some mods needed to match these 2.

Everything is seated in a gen4 strut.

Note that you WILL have to cut springs, or it will look like a 4x4.