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Old 08-09-2012, 04:09 PM
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Good thing your opinions aren't fact. If that were the case I'd be in trouble.
I'd say the same thing to you, but I'd probably get banned.
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Are we talking about rear leafs? Because 3.5 with a 1 inch shackle would provide more flex then a 4.5 leaf.
Talking about the coils. Less coils = higher springrate.
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Still can use coil spacers with lift coils.

I'm trying to figure out why mr. white would say that you must take them out...
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Old 08-09-2012, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Still can use coil spacers with lift coils.

I'm trying to figure out why mr. white would say that you must take them out...
Semantics. You don't have to take them out. ****. It would be preferable to get a longer spring if.you're going to spend the money anyway. Do I need to edit my original post so you can get off of this?
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Originally Posted by mr white
I'd say the same thing to you, but I'd probably get banned.
Coming from the guy who says you can't use coil blocks on lift coils....


Anyway....back on topic...
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Originally Posted by mr white
Talking about the coils. Less coils = higher springrate.
Not necessarily... Who told you that nonsense?
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Not necessarily... Who told you that?
It depends on the coils, it will vary with brand, material, etc.
All things remaining equal: less coils GENERALLY means a higher spring rate.
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Here we go
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Coming from the guy who says you can't use coil blocks on lift coils....


Anyway....back on topic...
There. My original post is edited. Maybe now you will figure out what I'm trying to say instead of just scrutinizing the technicalities and being stuck on one thing and not reading my replies.
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Originally Posted by mr white
It depends on the coils, it will vary with brand, material, etc.
All things remaining equal: less coils GENERALLY means a higher spring rate.
Yes, on a cheap *** coil... you're right.

Good coils can be ordered what ever spring rate you want.


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There. My original post is edited. Maybe now you will figure out what I'm trying to say instead of just scrutinizing the technicalities and being stuck on one thing and not reading my replies.
You're still wrong.
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Not necessarily... Who told you that nonsense?


Originally Posted by mr white
It depends on the coils, it will vary with brand, material, etc.
All things remaining equal: less coils GENERALLY means a higher spring rate.
Originally Posted by mr white
There. My original post is edited. Maybe now you will figure out what I'm trying to say instead of just scrutinizing the technicalities and being stuck on one thing and not reading my replies.
Generally....technically....whatever.

I'm done feeding this derailment.
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Yes, on a cheap *** coil... you're right.

Good coils can be ordered what ever spring rate you want.




You're still wrong.

Cool. Everyone should run 6in spacers instead of buying longer coils. It's cheaper and better than getting the coil in the size/springrate you need.
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Cool. Everyone should run 6in spacers instead of buying longer coils. It's cheaper and better than getting the coil in the size/springrate you need.
Finally! You understand! Now, was that difficult?
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I am with mr. White. If you are buying lift get the coil springs you want. I mean from my research there is very little difference in price on coil springs. I would def take them out. Now in the future if i wanted to do another budget boost then you can pop them back in.

If i had 2 in coil spacers and wanted 5.5 inches of lift. I would not buy 3.5 springs. That would be retarded. Buy 5.5 for the same price and sell the space or put it up for future lift.
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Everyone has their own opinion on this...however bottom line...you can use coil blocks on lift coils.
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