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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
I sent the rear spring from the SDL to Coil Spring Specialists. The spring rate of the 20 year old spring was unchanged, however they ride height was compressed about 1/2" when compared to stock. The spring was compressed less than 1/4" from the factory setting.
I don't think a spring can get longer with age while under compression.
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Wow, only 1/4" on a 20+ year old spring. At first, I wondered if a previously worn suspension, especially trailing arm bushings and subframe mounts causing the car to sit at an odd angle for extended time, would cause something like this but 2" rise in the front is quite a bit.
My quandry is/was whether $$'s toward shocks or spring modification.
