MOOG 5278 Front Coil Springs - Pair

  • moog-5278 Front Coil Springs - Pair

Front Coil Springs - Pair

Manufacturer: MOOG
Part Number: moog-5278
Price: $243.89

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  • Moog fulfills their warranty through their individual dealers. That means that in order to receive warranty support, you will have to refer back to the original dealer you purchased the part from. Be sure to check the dealer's warranty support before you buy the part to make sure that they will properly support the warranty. If a dealer will only refer you back to the manufacturer in order to receive warranty support, then you may not actually have any warranty at all.

    Part of our warranty process includes reviewing evidence of the defect provided by the customer. This is easily accomplished by providing video or images of the defective part so our staff can verify the claim and move forward with the warranty process. This removes the necessity of shipping the part back to our facility at the customer's expense.

    WARRANTY:

    Moog Premium Steering Components carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Moog R-Series Control Arms, Hub Assemblies, and Knuckle Assemblies carry a 3 Year or 36,000 mile Warranty (whichever occurs first). And Moog CV Axles carry a 2 Year Warranty. Above warranties are based on customers who own a car, van, SUV or light truck (less than 8,000 lbs. or 3,625 kilograms).

    Moog warranties their parts to be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship during these timeframes as measured from the date of purchase.

    If a Moog part should fail due to materials or manufacturing defect while under warranty, we will provide a replacement of the part upon return of the defective part.

    Limited to ONE replacement during guarantee period

    Wearable RUBBER parts are not covered under warranty (Dust boots, bushings, bump stops, etc.)

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FitmentFront Coil Springs - Pair moog-5278 fits these vehicles:
Details

Specific Fitment Distinctions:

  • Position: Front.
  • Notes: Constant Rate Spring.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro
  • (with Air Conditioning)
1971-1973 Chevrolet Camaro
  • (5.7L V8, with Air Conditioning)
1974 Chevrolet Camaro
  • (4.1L L6, with Air Conditioning)
  • (5.7L V8, without Air Conditioning)
1975-1977 Chevrolet Camaro
  • (4.1L L6, without Air Conditioning)
1980 Chevrolet Camaro
  • (3.8L V6, with Air Conditioning)
1981-1982 Chevrolet Caprice
  • (4.4L V8, 5.0L V8, Wagon, without Air Conditioning)

5.0L V8, Wagon, without Air Conditioning

  • 1983 Chevrolet Caprice
  • 1983-1985 Pontiac Parisienne

4.3L V8, 5.7L V8, with Air Conditioning

  • 1975 Chevrolet Nova
  • 1976 Pontiac Ventura
1976-1979 Chevrolet Nova
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, with Air Conditioning)
1965 Pontiac Catalina
  • (Convertible, Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning)
  • (Hardtop, Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning)
  • (Sedan, without Air Conditioning)
  • (Wagon, Safari, without Air Conditioning)
1966 Pontiac Catalina
  • (Hardtop, Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning)
  • (Sedan, without Air Conditioning)
1967 Pontiac Catalina
  • (Convertible, Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning)
  • (Hardtop, Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning)
1971-1976 Pontiac Firebird
  • (4.1L L6, with Air Conditioning)
1979 Pontiac Firebird
  • (4.9L V8, with Air Conditioning) Submodels: Formula, Trans Am
1980 Pontiac Firebird
  • (3.8L V6, with Air Conditioning)
  • (4.3L V8, 4.9L V8, 5.0L V8, without Air Conditioning)
1981 Pontiac Firebird
  • (3.8L V6, with Air Conditioning)
  • (4.3L V8, 4.9L V8, without Air Conditioning)
1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • (Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning)
1973 Pontiac LeMans
  • (4.1L L6, Coupe, without Air Conditioning)
  • (4.1L L6, Sedan, without Air Conditioning)
  • (4.1L L6, Wagon, without Air Conditioning)
1978 Pontiac Phoenix
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, Coupe, with Air Conditioning)
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, Hatchback, with Air Conditioning)
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, Sedan, with Air Conditioning)
  • (5.0L V8, Coupe, LJ, with Air Conditioning)
1979 Pontiac Phoenix
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, Coupe, with Air Conditioning)
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, Hatchback, with Air Conditioning)
  • (5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, Sedan, with Air Conditioning)
1975 Pontiac Ventura
  • (4.1L L6, 4.3L V8, 5.7L V8, Sedan, with Air Conditioning)
  • (4.3L V8, 5.7L V8, Hatchback, with Air Conditioning)
  • (4.3L V8, 5.7L V8, Sedan)
  • (4.3L V8, 5.7L V8, Sedan, with Air Conditioning) Submodels: Custom, S
1977 Pontiac Ventura
  • (4.9L V8, 5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, with Air Conditioning)

Moog's Coil Springs

Designed to be more than OE replacements, Moog's coil springs come with a variety of shapes and ends. This selection, combined with Moog's lifetime warranty handled right here at DST, lends security to whichever choice you might make. While they are certainly higher quality than the OE springs, each of Moog's coil springs were designed to still have the same spring rate. Having the same spring rate allows for an easier install and a more accurate restoration for your vehicle's ride.

End Type

Coil Springs have three types of ends: Square, Tangential and Pigtail. It is important that you select a coil spring that matches BOTH your end types, otherwise the coil spring won't fit. Your OE coil spring could have the same type ends, or a combination of both.

Moog Universal Coil Springs Squared

Type 1: Squared

With a Squared end, the final coil is bent back to touch the coil before it. The easiest way to know if you have a squared end is to stand the coil spring straight up. A squared end will let the spring sit flat on the ground and stay standing.

Type 2: Tangential

A Tangential end looks like it would just keep on going forever if the spring continued. The last coil is not bent back and it is not the pigtail (see below). Instead, the tangential coil spring looks as though a normal coil was just cut, otherwise, it would have kept winding on forever. If you tried to stand it up straight, it would fall.

Moog Universal Coil Springs Squared
Moog Universal Coil Springs Squared

Type 3: Pigtail

The Pigtail is probably the easiest to identify. Its defining characteristic is the pig tail shape at the end. The final coil is squared off, but is a much smaller diameter than the rest of the spring.

Spring Type

Moog offers two types of springs for a universal fitment: Constant Rate and Variable Rate.

Constant Rate

Moog Constant Rate coil springs return your vehicle to the original specifications. The rate at which the spring compresses and rebounds remains constant regardless of the amount of load on the spring. These coil springs are heat treated, have a weather resistant finish and use a urethane protective tube.

Moog Universal Coil Springs Bar Diameter
Moog Universal Coil Springs Bar Diameter

Variable Rate

Moog Variable Rate coil springs can be used as an original replacement or an upgrade to carry heavier loads. The resistance changes as the spring compresses, becoming progressively stiffer as the load on the springs increase. The springs include a "comfort range" with tightly spaced coils to give a smooth ride, and include a "load range" with widely spaced coils to minimize deflection and maintain chassis height when the vehicle load increases.

Fitment for moog-5278

All Vehicles: Constant Rate Spring.

YearsMakeModelSubModelPositionBody TypeEngine BaseDoorsNotes
1970ChevroletCamaroFrontwith Air Conditioning
1971 - 1973ChevroletCamaroFront5.7L V8with Air Conditioning
1974ChevroletCamaroFront4.1L L6, 5.7L V8with Air Conditioning, without Air Conditioning
1975 - 1977ChevroletCamaroFront4.1L L6without Air Conditioning
1980ChevroletCamaroFront3.8L V6with Air Conditioning
1981 - 1982ChevroletCapriceFrontWagon4.4L V8, 5.0L V85without Air Conditioning
1983ChevroletCapriceFrontWagon5.0L V85without Air Conditioning
1975ChevroletNovaFront4.3L V8, 5.7L V8with Air Conditioning
1976 - 1979ChevroletNovaFront5.0L V8, 5.7L V8with Air Conditioning
1965PontiacCatalinaSafariFrontConvertible, Hardtop, Sedan, Wagon5, 7Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning, without Air Conditioning
1966PontiacCatalinaFrontHardtop, Sedan7Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning, without Air Conditioning
1967PontiacCatalinaFrontConvertible, Hardtop7Standard Duty; without Air Conditioning
1971 - 1976PontiacFirebirdFront4.1L L6with Air Conditioning
1979PontiacFirebirdFormula, Trans AmFront4.9L V8with Air Conditioning
1980PontiacFirebirdEspritFront3.8L V6, 4.3L V8, 4.9L V8, 5.0L V8with Air Conditioning, without Air Conditioning
1981PontiacFirebirdEspritFront3.8L V6, 4.3L V8, 4.9L V8with Air Conditioning, without Air Conditioning
1967PontiacGrand PrixFrontStandard Duty; without Air Conditioning
1973PontiacLeMansFrontCoupe, Sedan, Wagon4.1L L65, 7without Air Conditioning
1983 - 1985PontiacParisienneFrontWagon5.0L V85without Air Conditioning
1978 - 1979PontiacPhoenixLJFrontCoupe, Hatchback, Sedan5.0L V8, 5.7L V85, 7with Air Conditioning
1975PontiacVenturaCustom, S, SJFrontHatchback, Sedan4.1L L6, 4.3L V8, 5.7L V85, 7with Air Conditioning
1976PontiacVenturaFront4.3L V8, 5.7L V8with Air Conditioning
1977PontiacVenturaFront4.9L V8, 5.0L V8, 5.7L V8with Air Conditioning
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OEM part numbers MOOG 5278 replaces

MOOG 5278 is an aftermarket replacement part. It replaces the original equipment part numbers listed below for the vehicles this part fits. It is not a genuine manufacturer part, and the numbers below are shown for identification only.

Vehicle manufacturerOEM part number replaced
General Motors378580
General Motors3982344
General Motors3996364
General Motors3996365
General Motors9777790
General Motors9781170
General Motors9781171
General Motors9781172
General Motors9796980

It also replaces these original equipment service part numbers.

Service brandService part number replaced
ACDelco45H0127

question_answer Customer Questions and Answers


Question:
What is the difference between part numbers 5276 and 5278 for my 1972 Chevy Camaro 5.7L?
Answer:
For the 1972 Chevy Camaro 5.7L, part number 5276 fits if you do not have air conditioning and part number 5278 fits if you do have AC.

Question:
What is the difference between 5276 and 5278 for a 1972 Camaro?
Answer:
Differences are: 5276 fits only a 5.0L https://www.suspension.com/moog-5276 ID = 4.09 in Bar Diameter = 0.65 in Spring Rate = 303.00 lbs per inch Load= 1981.00 lbs Installation Height = 10.50 in Free Height = 17.05 in 5278 fits only a 5.7L L https://www.suspension.com/moog-5278 ID = 4.09 in Bar Diameter = 0.65 in Spring Rate = 298.00 lbs per inch Load= 2083.00 lbs Installation Height = 10.50 in Free Height= 17.50 in ...see more

Question:
Will part number 5278 fit my 1980 camaro 3.8L?
Answer:
Yes, part number 5278 will fit the 1980 camaro 3.8L.