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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Was wondering if there is much of a difference between the the springs from the various vendors on spring choices, the 360# spring i am looking at is outta stock during this weekends sale and was wondering about going to a 340# that is in stock. Or going with a 355# from another vendor. Is there that much difference between brands and spring rates (355# vs 360#). Might be a stupid question but not sure if theres that big a difference between hyperco,trw muskeegan .etc. by the way ime going with the 550# fronts and ordering bilstein sports this weekend too. Thanks.
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Was wondering if there is much of a difference between the the springs from the various vendors on spring choices, the 360# spring i am looking at is outta stock during this weekends sale and was wondering about going to a 340# that is in stock. Or going with a 355# from another vendor. Is there that much difference between brands and spring rates (355# vs 360#). Might be a stupid question but not sure if theres that big a difference between hyperco,trw muskeegan .etc. by the way ime going with the 550# fronts and ordering bilstein sports this weekend too. Thanks.

If you drive it a lot you'll want the least spring pressure to achieve the softest ride possible. It's also possible TRW makes all of them and then they get sold under different brand names.
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If you drive it a lot you'll want the least spring pressure to achieve the softest ride possible. It's also possible TRW makes all of them and then they get sold under different brand names.
Good to know,thanks. Mine will be weekend car and i like firm ride plus ime building stroker for it so need to stiffen up
suspension anyways among other upgrades. Thank for your reply
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Good to know,thanks. Mine will be weekend car and i like firm ride plus ime building stroker for it so need to stiffen up
suspension anyways among other upgrades. Thank for your reply
Search this site with TRW Springs and ride height problems. TRW I dont think make all the springs or everyone would compain about ride height problems.



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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ring-rate.html
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FYI, increasing rear spring rate will necessarily alter your car's balance towards oversteer from wherever it is now, the larger the increase the larger the effect. So, I'd carefully weigh whether and how much so you wish to make this adjustment. My $.02
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Search this site with TRW Springs and ride height problems. TRW I dont think make all the springs or everyone would compain about ride height problems.



https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ring-rant.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ring-rate.html
Yeah i think i will get the vbandp #360 and pony up the extra 40 buck or so. Also i am looking to get the adj. Struts, i noticed i have a slightly bent one on my drivers side so i was wondering if anyone has the smart struts and if it is worth upgrading over the regular sdjustable rods?.... it sure seems impossible to save a little money here and there lol.. thanks
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