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| Tdskip |
 Dec 13 2018, 10:06 PM
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Time to educate myself on the rear suspension, it seems that the rear springs and shocks have quite a bit of options. Also seems that rear springs are the way to lower the car (seems obvious when I type that) and will have a big impact on ride stiffness.
Is there a way to tell what spring you have, maybe starting with ride height? Are the springs unique colors (common on Alfa’s) to make identification easier? Thanks! |
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| barefoot |
Dec 14 2018, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,281 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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Easier way:
Calculate the spring rate from a few dimensions you can make, then use the link: https://www.acxesspring.com/english/compres...lculations.html I measured my spare set (assembled), so free length is a guess, but spring rate not affected. Wire diameter = .387" Coil OD = 4.1" Number of coils = 10 Free length = 15 That yielded a rate of 62 Lb/inch |
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| 914forme |
Dec 14 2018, 01:58 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(barefoot @ Dec 14 2018, 09:41 AM)  Easier way: Calculate the spring rate from a few dimensions you can make, then use the link: https://www.acxesspring.com/english/compres...lculations.html (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The only real answer here with out removing the spring and placing it in a press with a weight plate, and compressing the spring. |
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