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Rear springs
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 6:09 pm
by rockinpete
Could anyone tell me what the difference would be between the heavy duty replacement springs and the superstock springs. Both say they give about a 1" higher ride, just sorting out the best one's to fit
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 7:01 pm
by Blue
Super stocks sit about 2" higher than stock, make sure you get the right ones for the car weight. Only used the XHD's once and thought they sat no higher than stock. Super stock springs also need a longer shock due to thier higher ride height. If you are going racing and are willing to spend accordingly, Calvert monoleafs Caltracs and adjustable shocks are a superior set up.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 7:05 pm
by rockinpete
Blue wrote:Super stocks sit about 2" higher than stock, make sure you get the right ones for the car weight. Only used the XHD's once and thought they sat no higher than stock.
Thanks for the info, I don't want it to high as I won't have large diameter race tyres due to gearing. Are the xhd as good for racing?
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 7:12 pm
by Blue
Not impressed with the XHD to be honest. Monoleafs are available in stock -1" + 1" ride height which should allow you to get the car sitting where you want it.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 7:16 pm
by rockinpete
Blue wrote:Not impressed with the XHD to be honest. Monoleafs are available in stock -1" + 1" ride height which should allow you to get the car sitting where you want it.
So 2 left hand (I think they are the lower of the two) superstocks would be the best bet then
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 7:23 pm
by Blue
You could do that but the springs are handed, the o/s has more leaves in the front section to fight torque roll.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 7:36 pm
by rockinpete
Blue wrote:You could do that but the springs are handed, the o/s has more leaves in the front section to fight torque roll.
Yes that's what I mean, I read is makes the car sit one sided but others say it doesn't, don't know what is right !
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 17 8:48 pm
by Blue
Well all my cars have had super stock springs at some point and I've fitted several other sets for customers without that lop sided look some complain about.
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 17 7:19 am
by rockinpete
Blue wrote:Well all my cars have had super stock springs at some point and I've fitted several other sets for customers without that lop sided look some complain about.
Superstocks it is then I think
Thanks