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Old 07-08-12, 12:25 AM
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GA OEM springs for '79 RX-7

I'm looking for a set of stock front and rear springs for my SA. Prior owner put lowered and stiffer springs. Rides a little too harsh for me.
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I THINK I have a set of OEM springs, but they're from my Gsl-Se. not sure if that would be ok, but I don't need them. I also have a set of un-opened kyb struts, if you're interested. Let me know.

I'm in Gwinnett btw.
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Why do you want the SA factory springs. Unless its new, its probably sagging by now due to age
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I can see wanting to get the stock ride back again. It has that nice 80s feel to it.

Mazdatrix has them here and cost almost 2x the ST or RB spring sets:

79-85 Anti-Sway Bars and Springs
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could go with the suspension techniques springs they are a tad softer then the racing beat for those of us with the not greatest of backs ... they are an advertised 1 inch drop but would probably sit higher then an original set of tired sagging springs
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I still have my original springs from my '79 SA and my '82 FB laying around
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Tym I'm not sure if the SA uses the same springs as the 84/85 GSL, but if it does I have several sets you are welcome to. Let me know, I can bring some to the August OGTA meeting.
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Tym I'm not sure if the SA uses the same springs as the 84/85 GSL, but if it does I have several sets you are welcome to. Let me know, I can bring some to the August OGTA meeting.
Rears should be the same but the fronts for the 84+ may be longer than the SA ones.
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I believe they SA and FB springs are the same. If you buy new springs from RB, one size fits all right?
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Originally Posted by Siraniko
I believe they SA and FB springs are the same. If you buy new springs from RB, one size fits all right?
Could be, I just know the inserts for the FBs are a different length than the SA.
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And the SA spring perch sits higher than FB
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