Re: [AMC-List] Front Springs...

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Well, the factory HD replacements aren't always that much stiffer, and in a few cases they are too stiff. The 10-15% over factory stock ensures you get a better ride without suffering to much. The springs are custom wound as they are ordered for low volume (what they sell now) cars, so stocking isn't a problem. 

On April 28, 2006 andrew hay wrote:

> " From: farna@xxxxxxx
> "
> " The attachemnt was "scrubbed", but the new system puts up a link you
> " can click to see it! The message stated you're looking for a source
> " for frint springs. The source I always use is www.coilspings.com
> " (Coil Spring Specialties in Kansas). Since this is for an early to
> " mid 60s car, I suggest you order springs 10-15% stiffer than stock.
> " That's about what factory heavy duty springs would have been. CSS
> " only makes progressive coils now, not "straight" compression rate.
> " The progressives ride much better -- a little soft initially but
> " stiffen at an increasing rate as they are compressed. They will work
> " out the rate you need based on the original "straight" rate. They
> " have charts showing factory rates from way back.
> 
> if they have the factory charts, why not just order factory hd
> replacements?
> 
> i have to second going with hd.  i put factory hd in my '67 marlin
> along with twin-tube ['low pressure'] gas shocks, and the ride was
> great - nicely firm, neither mushy or harsh.
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Andrew Hay   

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