Ride height issues with composite spring
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Racer
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From: Pace FL
Ride height issues with composite spring
I have installed a 360lb hyperco spring from Vansteel and the ride height is 2-3" high. I have longer springs and they are adjust as far as they will go without hitting the tire.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Scott
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Scott
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Maybe put some bricks in the back storage area? 
I would call the vendor, and see if they have tech advice. The spring may need to 'settle' some from driving before the butt lowers.
Is this height with the spare tire and carrier installed?
I would call the vendor, and see if they have tech advice. The spring may need to 'settle' some from driving before the butt lowers.
Is this height with the spare tire and carrier installed?
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Racer
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From: Pace FL
I'm going for light weight with stiff springs... I contacted Paul at Vansteel and awaiting a reply.
Melting Slicks
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If you look in some of the archives you'll see lots of people have had this problem. If you've already rolled the car around a bit with the spring installed and your gap is still much larger then you've probably got one of those springs. I've actually got one myself but I needed the extra clearance to solve some other issues. I can't remember right now which is which but there are 2 major manufactures of those springs (TRW & VBP). One of them is the one notorious for the tall ride height (it's the one that flares out at the ends) and the other one sits more like a factory spring.
Melting Slicks
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If you look in some of the archives you'll see lots of people have had this problem. If you've already rolled the car around a bit with the spring installed and your gap is still much larger then you've probably got one of those springs. I've actually got one myself but I needed the extra clearance to solve some other issues. I can't remember right now which is which but there are 2 major manufactures of those springs (TRW & VBP). One of them is the one notorious for the tall ride height (it's the one that flares out at the ends) and the other one sits more like a factory spring.
It's the TRW that flares out on the ends.
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Racer
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From: Pace FL
I have talked with Vansteel and think this is resolved. There is a spcer plate adapter that is in the wrong location for the 360lb spring. This will lower the rear about 2" by itself.
I'll give it a try and recheck. They said that they have not had any issues with ride height from this spring...
I'll give it a try and recheck. They said that they have not had any issues with ride height from this spring...
Safety Car
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
Vbp Rear Springs
I received a couple of calls on this today at VBP. I posted this on the other thread so I just copied and pasted it to this thread.
If you have a VBP rear spring, that thick pad should remain on the top. The thick pad is of a harder material than the two thinner pads. This pad protects your spring from the heat from the rear. We supply our springs with a three pad set. One is the thicker, harder material and the other two are thinner and are of a softer material. The thinner ones protect the spring and the thicker protects the spring from heat.
You should have it set up this way from top to bottom:
Differential
Thick Pad
Thin Pad
Spring
Thin Pad
Plate Kit
You use the bolts on the end to set your ride height.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us toll free at 1-800-237-9991 or email sales@vbandp.com or tech@vbandp.com.
Pattie
VBP
P.S. We manufacture the springs that do not flare on the ends. We have various rates and arch styles, more than the competition offers, so we can set you in just the ride comfort and height that you desire.
If you have a VBP rear spring, that thick pad should remain on the top. The thick pad is of a harder material than the two thinner pads. This pad protects your spring from the heat from the rear. We supply our springs with a three pad set. One is the thicker, harder material and the other two are thinner and are of a softer material. The thinner ones protect the spring and the thicker protects the spring from heat.
You should have it set up this way from top to bottom:
Differential
Thick Pad
Thin Pad
Spring
Thin Pad
Plate Kit
You use the bolts on the end to set your ride height.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us toll free at 1-800-237-9991 or email sales@vbandp.com or tech@vbandp.com.
Pattie
VBP
P.S. We manufacture the springs that do not flare on the ends. We have various rates and arch styles, more than the competition offers, so we can set you in just the ride comfort and height that you desire.
Safety Car
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From: Calgary Alberta
I have talked with Vansteel and think this is resolved. There is a spcer plate adapter that is in the wrong location for the 360lb spring. This will lower the rear about 2" by itself.
I'll give it a try and recheck. They said that they have not had any issues with ride height from this spring...
I'll give it a try and recheck. They said that they have not had any issues with ride height from this spring...
Pro
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From: Stevens Point WI
I have the spring in the picture above
Does the aluminum block go above or below the spring?
Intermediate
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From: Orlando Florida
ive got a 360lb spring. i also have a big block... but thats just extra weight in the front. let me know if this looks like the rear is too high...
it rides nice... not too rough... but it handles like a raped ape
it rides nice... not too rough... but it handles like a raped ape
