Stiffer spring for front.
11-04-2010, 02:59 AM
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i tried the spacer scenario, they just don't do the job...i put in the bilstein hd shocks they helped but not as much as i was looking for....i may try the 1" lift springs. i have 2" drop spindles now and i like the ride height but i want this thing to corner better without eating the front fender if the road isnt real smooth...and i already did a sway bar and new end links which helped a little bit, but im really looking for a stiffer spring
11-04-2010, 01:03 PM
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I had spindles and 2" lowering springs on my old RC, with Toxic drop shocks, which I loved the ride from them. Go with a 1" lowering spring and you should be fine, unless you want to buy a lift spring and cut it down as those are generally tighter coils and a thicker gauge.
I had a good long talk with my dad about this topic a couple days ago (30 yrs experience in auto). Cutting a factory coil isnt going to do anything to stiffen the ride.
I had a good long talk with my dad about this topic a couple days ago (30 yrs experience in auto). Cutting a factory coil isnt going to do anything to stiffen the ride.
but thanks everyone for the input
11-05-2010, 07:22 AM
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Is it a regular cab? If so a 1" drop spring for an EC/CC might work, I don't remember the spring rates off hand but I think they are marginally higher. I know that most drop springs lower a RC less than the EC/CC's, you might try calling McGaughy's, Belltech, and DJM. Your only other option is custom springs or going to a coilover setup.
11-05-2010, 02:31 PM
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Is it a regular cab? If so a 1" drop spring for an EC/CC might work, I don't remember the spring rates off hand but I think they are marginally higher. I know that most drop springs lower a RC less than the EC/CC's, you might try calling McGaughy's, Belltech, and DJM. Your only other option is custom springs or going to a coilover setup.
11-05-2010, 07:11 PM
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wheel/tire weight plays a role in handling, unsprung weight
a heavy package will kill springs
how about an airstrut?
00silv4.8 your super experienced dad probably doesnt know anything about suspension design, theory, geometry, as most others dont either, get a suspension book
anyone can throw out some credentials
the OP is looking for stiffer coils so yes a lift spring will be stiffer as its usually the same length as a stock one but thicker coils, not like you would notice that anyways
lowering springs are usually softer/thinner but the same length, usually the stiffer ride is from riding on the bumps which shouldnt happen
a heavy package will kill springs
how about an airstrut?
00silv4.8 your super experienced dad probably doesnt know anything about suspension design, theory, geometry, as most others dont either, get a suspension book
anyone can throw out some credentials
the OP is looking for stiffer coils so yes a lift spring will be stiffer as its usually the same length as a stock one but thicker coils, not like you would notice that anyways
lowering springs are usually softer/thinner but the same length, usually the stiffer ride is from riding on the bumps which shouldnt happen
Last edited by KleenHall; 11-05-2010 at 07:21 PM.
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