 Spring height specs?, Need the make a decission |
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| draganc |
 Sep 13 2010, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States  |
Hi,
I'm replacing the stock shocks with a set of Sport Bilsteins. The rear springs measure left 18" and right 18" 1/4, hence once side is of by a 1/4". Two questions for the suspension gurus here: 1) What are the stock spring specs, in reference to height and lbs rating and does a ¼” makes a difference? and 2) Any recommendations about replacement the stock springs? My setup: I have a stock frontend with stock swaybar and will use the car as a daily drive (max. 3-4000mls) in NJ. Delrin bushings at the rear – front I don’t know yet. I’m planning to run either 195 or 205. Maybe some AX but not a must, perhaps once a year or a track day or so. Thanks for yhe input! Dragan |
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| draganc |
Sep 14 2010, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
not a single reply? c'mon guys help me out!! yes i did search but w/o sucess.... :-(
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| VaccaRabite |
Sep 14 2010, 12:07 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,584 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
New springs will be the same height.
Stock springs are now 35+ years old and they do wear out over time. New stock springs will be the "right" height. 140# (the biggest I would go with a stock front end) will lower the back a *little.* Maybe ~1/2 inch when they have finally settled. 160# and 180# will also lower the back a tad. Zach |
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| draganc |
Sep 14 2010, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
thanks Zach!
the question that I actually have is should I consider replacing my old shocks. i was guessing i could conclude that based on the spring height. |
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