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Odd sized coilover springs?
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Tue, 10 February 2004 22:24
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Hello, my coilover springs are apparently an odd-ball size. They are somewhere around 70mm internal diameter. Where most coilovers seem to be 60.
Does anyone know who might carry these springs? Kingsprings can custom make them, but i'd prefer to find an off the shelf item if possible.
Thanks
Joel
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 04:40
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try looking around some of the jap sites... thats where they came from... sorry cant really help you any more than that? is there a problem with them??
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Terrigal
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 04:47
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They are fine, just springs too stiff.. Trying to get a set of 280lbs/in or around about that.
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 04:52
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Industrial Engineers and Springmakers in Adelaide can make just about any spring to your spec, or reset your current springs.
Ph (08) 8346 2276
I know they're not local to you, but will probably be reasonably priced compared to most other places. Just tell them what you need and see what they say.
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 04:52
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You might have to go Custom Joel, especially if you want a special rate.
It should not be that expensive
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Terrigal
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May 2002
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 05:17
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I am not experienced enough to pick a good spring rate, but i've been asking a lot of people..
Everyones reponses so far (suspension shops, people involved in motorsport) seem to range from 250lbs up to 300lbs. So I kinda figured 280 is half way on the high side.
Another debate is linear vs progressive. A lot of mixed answers on this one so confused as hell what one to go for.
I figured it would be good if I could find off the shelf springs for the coilovers as then I could change them as needed. But looks like might have to go custom which is cool.
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Newcastle
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April 2003
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 08:36
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You can buy 65mmID springs as an off the shelf item.
So here is a thought,do you have enough room to machine 5mm off the spring plate so you don't have to get the springs custom made?
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Re: Odd sized coilover springs?
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Wed, 11 February 2004 22:49
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MJH, thats a good idea mate. Should have thought of that. The top hat might be a bit harder as the spring will be quite loose in there, but either a collar of some sort or maybe just get a whole new top hat turned up the right size.. sweeeet...
Thanks
Joel
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