Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Spring Measurements & Interpretation

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxx>]

Lu,

 Doc is right. I also am on limited funds and can't afford the springs so I just have the original 6cyl in there for now. I will replace them when I have the money.

 The ones in the Amc Team Gremlin are great quality. We got them from ESPO cost was 88.00 for the pair.

 Davis

AMC74HORNET@xxxx wrote:

The  spring size may all be the same but they are designed to compress
at different rates depending on the car weight. Also springs compresss
differently . Some compress at a steady rate as others the more they are
compressed  the more they resist compression. Changeing AMC springs is a
pain in the  A$$
even with the propper spring compressor, I have one and is dangerous.
The old mechanic at the AMC dealer where I worked at 33 years ago was
blind in one eye because a spring came out and hit him in the head.  I
know you are on a budget Lu but  in my opinion pop for the propper V8
springs and be done with it.  Just my 2 cents. My motto is "Do It Once,
Do It Right The First Time & Forget About It"
"Doc"






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To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: "lumina333"
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 23:49:36 -0000
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Spring Measurements & Interpretation

Here are the results of my research on spring height differences:

AMC 6 cylinder:
Height: 14.7"
Width:   6 3/4"
Coil Wire Diam: 5/8"

AMC V8 from a Gremlin:
Height: 14.5"
Width:   6 3/4"
Coil Wire Diam: 5/8"

AMC V8 from a Matador:
Height: 15"
Width:   6 3/4"
Coil Wire Diam: 5/8"

Conclusion: No significant differences in these front springs. Can I
hear an Amen?
-Lu-