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RE: Rear Spring Question

To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Rear Spring Question
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@home.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 08:27:29 -0700
Always pull the springs and put them in a vise before trying to remove taht
center bolt. I'm not sure how much preload there is on the comp springs, but I
wouldn't take the chance.

Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Gary Boone
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 10:38 AM
> To: Datsun Roadsters
> Subject: Rear Spring Question
>
>
> Hey listers,
> I'm attempting to reduce oversteer in my 2000 autocrosser.  I have the
> comp springs and am considering softening the rear springs by removing a
> leaf.  It appears fairly easy to remove the shortest of the leaves.
> Anyone done this and gotten significantly softer in the rear springs?
> Does this require just unbolting and dropping the lower plate and
> removing the nut from the center bolt?  Or does it require removal of
> the entire spring assembly?
> TIA,
> Gary

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