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springs, which way up ??
« on: March 14, 2007, 16:17:28 »
Just about to fit some new springs and have noticed that they seem to be coiled closer together at one end. do they go any particular way round ??
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2007, 16:25:59 »
I think the tighter coils go towards the top put im sure someone will come along and veryfy this
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springs, which way up ??
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2007, 16:56:04 »
They can go either way but Land Rover fit the tighter coils at the top as it stops them retaining mud and water like they would the other way up.

They're called "progressive" springs BTW.  :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2007, 16:58:04 »
Excellent I may have it all done before it gets dark now. Thanks for the help  :D
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