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Old 02-23-2016 | 06:27 PM
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The extenders will fit through the larger hoke without any changes, and lay flat enough to get the cover back on
Old 02-24-2016 | 04:18 PM
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So, Since I am replacing the BC coilovers which are said to be undampened.

My question is if I could reuse the BC spring on the D Specs? Does that seem feasible or would there be fitament issues and/or just a bad pairing if they fit?

BC springs are rated at 560Front/450 Rear. Anyone know?
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Originally Posted by rich2342
So, Since I am replacing the BC coilovers which are said to be undampened.

My question is if I could reuse the BC spring on the D Specs? Does that seem feasible or would there be fitament issues and/or just a bad pairing if they fit?

BC springs are rated at 560Front/450 Rear. Anyone know?
99% certain you cannot use the springs, Rich. BC's are coilovers and usually have smaller diameter windings and possibly different extended length. Apples, oranges.

You asked previously about the Swift Spec-Rs... and while I've never run them, they are HIGHLY regarded. Give them a shot and report back on this combination. It seems like it could be a really good one.

As I've said before, while springs are a KEY part of the suspension, for the manufacturers building them, this is probably the easiest thing to engineer/build. Oversimplification, yes, but once you know what you want (spring rate, diameter & length) and have a good supplier with decent spring steel, it's not rocket science for them to build.

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Oh and wait a minute... BC's are "undampened"????? No...... NOT true. No such thing as an undampened coilover. That shock in there is put there for just that purpose. Maybe doesn't do a GOOD job of dampening but seriously, if your springs weren't damped, you'd KNOW it.... or your broke teeth would be a good indicator.

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Old 02-24-2016 | 05:26 PM
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99% certain you cannot use the springs, Rich. BC's are coilovers and usually have smaller diameter windings and possibly different extended length. Apples, oranges.

You asked previously about the Swift Spec-Rs... and while I've never run them, they are HIGHLY regarded. Give them a shot and report back on this combination. It seems like it could be a really good one.

As I've said before, while springs are a KEY part of the suspension, for the manufacturers building them, this is probably the easiest thing to engineer/build. Oversimplification, yes, but once you know what you want (spring rate, diameter & length) and have a good supplier with decent spring steel, it's not rocket science for them to build.

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Oh and wait a minute... BC's are "undampened"????? No...... NOT true. No such thing as an undampened coilover. That shock in there is put there for just that purpose. Maybe doesn't do a GOOD job of dampening but seriously, if your springs weren't damped, you'd KNOW it.... or your broke teeth would be a good indicator.

Yep, I figured as such looking at the pictures and how I remember them. Just trying to save a few bucks as I have to order more parts and then the labor to install all of it, BLAH...

The Swifts do seem to review nicely. So that is likely what I will pair with them, unless I come across something else 11th hour.

Funny, but I kind of enjoy a firmer ride (yes I just said that, ha ha) But I did bottom out a few times with Road irregularities and that was not pleasant.
Old 02-25-2016 | 05:28 PM
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Ok, So they are legit. Very quick shipping.

The Vendor must've been confused, as there certainly not are any rear extensions for adjustment . I will either purchase separately or just use the hex tool. Just need to grab some springs and A-arms and bushings. Then line up the install.


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