which way to fit springs
Jan 4, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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From: selsey
which way to fit springs
i have a set of g max springs to fit to my cab only problem i have is the front springs have 3 tight coils one end 3 loose coils the other which way up do they fit on the suspension leg
Jan 4, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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From: SITTING DOWN
I have always put tight coils on bottom on escorts
Jan 4, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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I've always fitted springs so the writing on them is the right way up, although to be honest I don't think it matters a great deal.
Jan 4, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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From: london
Isn't there any lettering on the springs anywhere?
Jan 4, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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From: SITTING DOWN
quality makes have arrows but gmax is a budget one so I guess they could not be arsed
Jan 4, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Close coils at the top so the lower ones act first and as you reach/create more compression the upper tight coils react last/least.
Jan 5, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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No difference at all
How would the spring know if the wheel was moving upwards or the body of the car was dipping down
Jan 7, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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sierra1off
No difference at all
How would the spring know if the wheel was moving upwards or the body of the car was dipping down
I tell thee springs know !!
Jan 7, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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From: preston
tight coils compress easier than ones with bigger gaps and should always be fitted with the tight coils to the top!
Jan 7, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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I tell thee springs know !!
Excellent !!!!
Do your springs come from MERLIN Motorsport
Jan 7, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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sierra1off
No difference at all
How would the spring know if the wheel was moving upwards or the body of the car was dipping down
so if only one corner hits a bump then the full car pushes down on that one spring?
i'd say tight to the top?
Jan 7, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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From: Wiltshire
Of course it makes no difference which way up they are fitted, they will compress exactly the same, it is just simple physics. But as said, I've always fitted them so the writing on them faces the right way up.
Jan 7, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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When I fitted my Eibachs, stuck them on writing faceing up and the tighter coils were at the bottom...
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