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01-28-2011, 03:16 PM
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Location: Moyie Springs ID.
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spring rate?
What spring rate are u guys runing on rear coilovers for street use. im runin 72 swb 4 link
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01-30-2011, 06:36 PM
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Re: spring rate?
It depends on shock lenght. As a golden rule, I try to get 5" of static spring compression at Ride hieght. The rear of a c-10 is about 1500 lbs. half per side = 700. If you could get 5" of static compression, that would be a 120 lb spring. Most set-ups won't allow for that, 3" to 3 1/2" is more realistic, 700 div. by 3 = 233lbs/in spring, or 700 div. by 3 1/2 = 200lbs/in spring.
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01-30-2011, 09:15 PM
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Re: spring rate?
thanks 4 the info i been reading up on your make it handle thread been lots of help
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02-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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Re: spring rate?
Also consider the angle of the coilovers, that will play a factor in the spring rate as well.
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