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Re: back-up switch and front suspension rebuild

To: MikeC <mikech@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: back-up switch and front suspension rebuild
From: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:36:29 -0800
Are the VB "Competition Springs" actually rated at 300#??  I don't
believe I've ever heard what the rating is on those things  -  part #
5-5084, around page 20 something in the VB catalog  -  just wondering...

tanx,
Peter Ficklin
'63 & '69 Spits
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MikeC wrote:
> 
> 300 # is the rating of the spring.  It means for every 300 pounds load put
> on the spring it will sag 1 inch.  I think the stock springs are rated about
> 150-175#. I got mine from Vicky Brit, but Spitbits and others should carry
> them as well.  Also, the shocks need to be upgraded when high rate springs
> are installed.  It's kind of funny, I've got 800# springs on the front of my
> Mustang. One of those could support the whole front and more of a Spitfire.
> MikeC

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