[Fot] WG: Paging Tom Krieger re: rear springs

[Bill Babcock]

spring rate doesn't change when you shorten a spring unless it's progressively
wound.

On Mar 25, 2010, at 5:35 AM, Kramer, Robert wrote:

> Is there a formula to determine spring rates when you shorten a spring? The
> Afco 2 5/8" springs that Greg Blake has pointed out come in 8, 10, 12 and
14
> inch free lengths. I want a 9" free length spring to keep my ride height. If
I
> buy a 700 lb 10" spring and cut off an inch I would guess at a rate
somewhere
> around 800 lb rate.
>
> Bob Kramer
> Sales Manager
> RDO Equipment Company
> 16415 N. IH 35
> Pflugerville, TX 78660
> 512-272-4141
>
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