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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Ok...this bracket is on both sides of my VBP fiberglass rear spring. What is it's purpose? It is obviously adjustable in 4 different holes but what do you achieve with these adjustments? Thanks for any input!!
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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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I believe you can change the spring rate by mounting inward or outward.
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I believe you can change the spring rate by mounting inward or outward.
any idea which is which? stiffer as it goes out? More spring? Does it change ride height? Anyone else?
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Outward will be softer and might lower the ride height.
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any idea which is which? stiffer as it goes out? More spring? Does it change ride height? Anyone else?
Moving from one hole to the next will change your spring rate. Going out (towards the wheels) will increase the spring rate. Towards the center of the car is softer.
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Toward the center is softer, outward is stiffer...
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