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Part #: SMS8606

Mevotech SMS8606 Coil Spring Set - Front

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🚗Fitment: Ford and Mercury, Cougar, Fairmont, and Zephyr
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Mevotech SMS8606 Coil Spring Set

Mevotech SMS8606 is a front coil spring set for specific Ford and Mercury applications. It is listed for vehicles with constant-rate spring requirements, including air-conditioned 1978 Ford Fairmont and 1978 Mercury Zephyr, plus the 1980 Mercury Cougar without air conditioning.

Key Features

  • Front coil spring set for suspension service
  • Constant-rate spring design for listed applications
  • Direct fitment for select Ford Fairmont, Mercury Zephyr, and Mercury Cougar models
  • Mevotech SMS8606 part number for catalog matching
  • Cross-reference: Anchor 8606

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1980 Mercury Cougar, front, constant rate coil spring designed for vehicles without air conditioning.
  • Fits 1978 Ford Fairmont, front, vehicles equipped with air conditioning and constant-rate coil springs.
  • Fits 1978 Mercury Zephyr, front, vehicles equipped with air conditioning and constant-rate coil springs.

What It Helps Address

  • Front-end sag from worn coil springs
  • Uneven ride height at the front suspension
  • Loss of original spring rate on aging suspension components
  • Ride quality changes caused by fatigued front coils

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s air conditioning configuration before ordering, since fitment differs between the 1978 Ford Fairmont, 1978 Mercury Zephyr, and 1980 Mercury Cougar applications. Confirm front suspension specifications and match the Mevotech SMS8606 part number to the existing spring application before installation.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech catalogs SMS8606 for the listed OE-style applications and provides interchange reference support for parts lookup and replacement matching.

This part fits 3 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody Type# DoorsLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1980MercuryCougarSedan2 DoorFrontConstant rate coil spring designed for vehicles without Air Conditioning.
1978FordFairmontWagon4 Door5.0LV8FrontFits vehicles equipped with air conditioning with constant-rate coil springs.
1978MercuryZephyrWagon4 Door5.0LV8FrontFits vehicles equipped with air conditioning with constant-rate coil springs.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

8606X8606

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.