Thread: springs

all thoes springs are designed for a specific task.
you need to figure out what you want them to do/ what suits your application.

are you
towing heavy trailers
rock hopping
touring around bondi
touring around oz....

once you have worked out what you require of said springs you can then decide on rates/lifts/variable/liniear etc.

cheers phil

Thanks Phil, I have been given advice on which rate of spring I should fit with my accessories and for my intended use.

I am more after what other people have fitted and what their thoughts are on their choice.

For example: are the 150kg ones really firm when unloaded? Do the standard duty ones feel too soft and now you wish you had gone a bit firmer? etc

Generally, what would be the purpose of the variable rate springs compared to linear ones?

The purpose of the variable springs is to give a slower reaction to small bumps.ie to give a better ride on smooth roads, yet have a greater load capacity once the variable part of the spring binds from either a rough road or heavy load.
Regards Philip A

I have +3" 300 pounds but I need stiffer ones with what I have, my fronts are 280 pounders.

When you go over 2" you need to also look at other things (drive shafts etc) as you will get vibration.

Adam

Originally Posted by agrojnr

I have +3" 300 pounds but I need stiffer ones with what I have, my fronts are 280 pounders.

When you go over 2" you need to also look at other things (drive shafts etc) as you will get vibration.

Adam

Are you sure you have 280 in the front? I run 180 and find it borders on being too stiff.

Pete

Originally Posted by discopete

Are you sure you have 280 in the front? I run 180 and find it borders on being too stiff.

Pete

i agree! 280lb in the front of D1 is wayyyyy to stiff, thats bordering on toyota ride quaility

cheers phil

Thats what the guy at dobinson said as I told him that I needed heavyer springs for when the winch and bar are fitted.

He said that @ 3" spring lift that was the only poundage I can get.

But I may swap them later for 5" coils from the uk

Adam

Originally Posted by agrojnr

Thats what the guy at dobinson said as I told him that I needed heavyer springs for when the winch and bar are fitted.

He said that @ 3" spring lift that was the only poundage I can get.

But I may swap them later for 5" coils from the uk

Adam

he was probably right for off the shelf springs,,but the options for custom wound springs to suit your lift and weights are endless.
so if that is the case there isnt much much point importing springs they would probably double the cost of a custom wound pair. my last set of custom dobinsons cost me $225.

cheers phil