Hey Morgan and all -
I did a quick calculation on the spring rate of the T-Bird spring and found
the rate to be 545 in/lb. If I remember right the stock spring is 450 in/lb
and comp spring 850 in/lb. If so, a cut down (rate will change slightly
with lower number of coils) Bird spring may work nicely. Again from memory
- the stock height is about 10.75 inches???
Calculations from "Automotive Handbook" by Bosch. Please feel free to check
my numbers.
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Morgan Smith [mailto:morgansm@bendoutdoor.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 8:46 AM
To: datsun roadsters
Subject: spring size x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
Hi all,
I want to lower the front end of my roadster with a stiffer spring. As
with many 510 guys I used T Bird front springs in the rear of my 2 door.
Since these were a cheaper substitute for roadster comp springs I plan
to use them on the front of the roadster.
Specs are: wire length: .656, ID 3.5 ,Total coils: 8.18, active coils ~
7, total length: 15.38.
My question is how long are the front springs? My book says 12.7 inches.
To lower this about an inch ( as I am doing a ka24e swap and it weighs
more) I should cut off ?????? An inch in height? I want to be careful
about not cutting these too short. Are has someone lowered their front
end more?
The rear will stay the same for now.
Thanks in advance,
morgan
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