circle track rear springs
I recently installed some 5 inch AFCO circle track springs on the rear of my rx7 and was wondering if any one else has done it?
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I have aftermarket springs, which are really something similar to any circle track spring that's cut to the right length then tested for rate. Tell us more about your setup:
- Flat on both ends, or flat at the top with a pigtail at the bottom, like OEM? - Did you cut them? - Free length? (before and after, if you cut them) - Rate? |
i've known about em for years, but i've never needed a set.
actually eibach and hypercoil make 5" springs too |
I used some 11 inch afco springsfrom summit racing.
the springs come with both ends flat. I did cut off one of the flats to make it a pigtail end. I also used some new stock front spring rubber isolators to dampen some of the noise transmited into the cab. I know cutting coils off is a big no no but i thought i should try.so far i like them they are 175lb springs but not sure if the rate went up much from the cutting. anyways heres some pics http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_1115.jpg http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_1120.jpg http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_1106.jpg |
There's nothing wrong with cutting a spring if it's done correctly and you realize the resultant effects on spring rate. See this site --> http://www.eatonsprings.com/cuttingcoilsprings.html
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I used a cutoff wheel to cut the springs.
So far I love the way the new stiffer springs feel cruising down the freeway so I have no complaints |
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