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> Spring height specs?, Need the make a decission
draganc
post Sep 13 2010, 08:55 AM
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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?

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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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post Sep 14 2010, 12:07 PM
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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.

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