WTB - Coil springs for coil-over struts.

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WTB - Coil springs for coil-over struts.

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I'm building a set of adjustable coil-over front struts & need a pair of coil springs.
Unsprung length = 250mm
Compressed length = 100mm (approx)
ID = 60mm
Spring rate 200 ~ 250 LB

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I think i have what your after in my shed. 250lb is a bit soft for a track/rally car Panda. I will check them out this arvo and pm you tonight.
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OK, thanks, 250LB was just a starting point. If you have stiffer, then I will consider them as well.
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Re: WTB - Coil springs for coil-over struts.

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panda wrote:I'm building a set of adjustable coil-over front struts & need a pair of coil springs.
Unsprung length = 250mm
Compressed length = 100mm (approx)

ID = 60mm
Spring rate 200 ~ 250 LB
Not a chance. You will need to use keeper springs to get anything close to that level of compression. I run 350# front and 300# rear on the street and its reasonably comfy.

Check the King springs catalogue for the range of coil spring lengths, diameters and weights.
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For Rally application, I'm looking for raised ride height, long travel & not too stiff, but stiffer than stock.
MrB, Are you suggesting that the unsprung length needs to be around 300mm ?
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I'm saying that you are not going to get a 250mm long spring to compress to 100mm easily.
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