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coilover spring rate

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:00 pm
by tozook
how do i workout what spring rates i need i thinking about build a hilux

plan is
3.8ltr v6 or 5.7ltr v8
patrol front and rear diffs
dual transfercases
airlockers
37" to 40" tyres
himount winch

or is anyone running a similar setup if so what spring rates are you running thanks

Re: coilover spring rate

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:38 pm
by popeyehj60
best way is start with auctual axle corner weights

Re: coilover spring rate

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:15 pm
by gudge
Yep. Definatly need sprung corner weights.

Re: coilover spring rate

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:36 pm
by simkell
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavist ... rs/Part_1/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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