<VV> Springs and spring rates

[Ron]

So how exactly the same were the bodies and suspensions?  Were the cars 
loaded the same?  Don't blame the springs before checking all of the other 
possible factors.
RonH

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Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 5:50 AM
Subject: <VV> Springs and spring rates


>
>
> After reading all the comments on rear springs, I have to add one more 
> note to the discussion.
>
> Unless you can actually measure spring rate, you have NO IDEA what you 
> really have. This goes for old tired used springs and those brand new ones 
> you buy from any of the vendors.
>
> One time, three members of Bayshore each bought new springs for their 
> Corvairs. We each had purchased Clark's heavy duty springs both front and 
> rear for our cars.
>
> After installation, all three cars sat at different ride heights. We all 
> used what we thought was the exact same thing, all the part number were 
> correct for our late model applications, but all three cars sat at 
> different ride heights.
>
> Not all springs are equal, some are more equal than others.
>
> Roy - Bayshore
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