baby_Carlton Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi, if anyone has a set of these (preferably uncut) let me know, found out Dave doesn't make these anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Another option is the Moog springs for the front of a Chevette. You will have to cut them. Same spring rate as Dave's (200 lb. in.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby_Carlton Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yeah I've seen threads on those, very tempting considering their price.However I would be cutting a lot of coils to achieve the ride height I want (which would also result in a spring rate too high for the Illumina shocks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) I wonder if Dave would be willing to say who his supplier was for the AZ "heavy duty" spring set. I have used them on two street V8 240Z cars and liked the stock height and the spring rates. Edited January 25, 2016 by Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 which would also result in a spring rate too high for the Illumina shocks Probably not. Do the math here (.55" wire dia, 12" free length, 4.75" OD. open both ends, 9 coils). http://www.thespringstore.com/spring-calculator/spring-rate-calculator.html They can also find existing springs that match your requirements or custom make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby_Carlton Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Probably not. Do the math here (.55" wire dia, 12" free length, 4.75" OD. open both ends, 9 coils). http://www.thespringstore.com/spring-calculator/spring-rate-calculator.html They can also find existing springs that match your requirements or custom make them. Very cool tool, thanks! I was referencing this thread for spring rates. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45320-using-chevette-springs-to-re-gain-original-ride-height/?page=3 Stock Chevette Spring Front Compressed Spring Height 11.27" Spring Constant 197.00 lbs/inch 1.5 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 9.60" Spring Constant 237.48 lbs/inch 2.5 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 8.29" Spring Constant 275.17 lbs/inch 3.0 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 7.63" Spring Constant 298.90 lbs/inch 3.5 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 6.97" Spring Constant 327.09 lbs/inch 4.0 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 6.31" Spring Constant 361.17 lbs/inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 FYI... I was wrong on the free length. They are 14" tall not 12". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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