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May 21, 2012 | 11:23 AM

#21

SOHCNightmare

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RedCelica

Would you agree that bushing pre-load will achieve a spring pre-load as well?

This seems to be a good illustration of spring preload: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/58103-...tml#post513617

Kinda sorta, Not fully. Because the bushings themselves aren't strong enough to peform a "spring action" IMO.

May 21, 2012 | 02:36 PM

#22

RedCelica

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From: Raleigh

If the lower control arm is being jacked up enough to lift the car off the jackstand w/ the coilover in place, I'd say there's some spring action there. I'd say what...about 600 lbs or so?

May 21, 2012 | 05:06 PM

#23

SOHCNightmare

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RedCelica

If the lower control arm is being jacked up enough to lift the car off the jackstand w/ the coilover in place, I'd say there's some spring action there. I'd say what...about 600 lbs or so?

I wouldn't think near that much. But I could be wrong. Maybe someone else has some insight? lol

May 21, 2012 | 05:38 PM

#24

macr88

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From: Emmett

You mean without not with correct?
Status of swaybar and the other damper.

My guess 20lbs per inch in the front and a tad more in the rear.

May 21, 2012 | 06:06 PM

#25

RedCelica

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From: Raleigh

In the air...ergo, no pressure/flex from the other side...in this scenario the car's wheels are all off and all 4 corners are on stands.

May 21, 2012 | 06:47 PM

#26

macr88

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From: Emmett

So the sway bar was disconnected and jacking up that side resulted in lifting the chassis?

May 22, 2012 | 04:42 AM

#27

RedCelica

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From: Raleigh

sway's intact and connected, I've never disconnected it. 20 lb/in sounds a little low to me.

May 22, 2012 | 06:20 AM

#28

macr88

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From: Emmett

Maybe you should disconnect your bar

May 22, 2012 | 09:21 AM

#29

RedCelica

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From: Raleigh

Hey mac, would you run through the process for us? I'd like to hear your procedure on this as well.

May 22, 2012 | 06:17 PM

#30

macr88

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From: Emmett

I've started a post but didn't get too far but I'll continue with it.

Here's the link although it won't work just yet.
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/953...gs-incomplete/