how much to preload you springs?

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Jul 28, 2004 | 05:30 PM

iwantyellows2k

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how much to preload you springs?

ready to slap on my espelir springs and was wondering how much you would need to preload your springs with a spring compressor?

Jul 28, 2004 | 07:57 PM

steven975

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spring rate*inches

j/k, didn't mean any offense. I don't think there is a magic number, just compress them until you can put the shock tower on.

Jul 28, 2004 | 07:59 PM

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Jul 29, 2004 | 08:12 AM

iwantyellows2k

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thanks!

Jul 29, 2004 | 08:30 AM

ninegrand

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wouldn't the term "pre-load" in this case mean to load the suspension (after the springs are in place), and torque the bolts when the suspension is loaded??

Jul 29, 2004 | 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ninegrand,Jul 29 2004, 10:30 AM

wouldn't the term "pre-load" in this case mean to load the suspension (after the springs are in place), and torque the bolts when the suspension is loaded??

yep