Are the VB "Competition Springs" actually rated at 300#?? I don't
believe I've ever heard what the rating is on those things - part #
5-5084, around page 20 something in the VB catalog - just wondering...
tanx,
Peter Ficklin
'63 & '69 Spits
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MikeC wrote:
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> 300 # is the rating of the spring. It means for every 300 pounds load put
> on the spring it will sag 1 inch. I think the stock springs are rated about
> 150-175#. I got mine from Vicky Brit, but Spitbits and others should carry
> them as well. Also, the shocks need to be upgraded when high rate springs
> are installed. It's kind of funny, I've got 800# springs on the front of my
> Mustang. One of those could support the whole front and more of a Spitfire.
> MikeC
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