Spring sizes?
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Spring sizes?
I do not know much about springs but I see that they come in different sizes such as 6", 7", 8", and so forth. Is there a benefit to having longer or shorter springs? Any helpful input is appreciated.
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Re: Spring sizes? (Emerica)
If all other factors remain the same, a shorter spring (fewer actve coils) will have a higher rate than a longer one.
Typically, shorter and longer springs of the same spring rate will have different wire diameters and/or coil diameters in order to keep the same rate.
Typically, shorter and longer springs of the same spring rate will have different wire diameters and/or coil diameters in order to keep the same rate.
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Re: (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Of course the spring length also determines the maximum and minimum ride height you can go with your coilovers.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Additionally, too short of a spring will coil bind before you otherwise run out of suspension travel.
Additionally, too short of a spring will coil bind before you otherwise run out of suspension travel.
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