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stiffer rear springs?
#1
Posted 09 March 2004 - 01:19 AM
I am tired of the rear end sagging with any sort of load in the back. I've already cranked up the preload to the second setting, which is an improvement. However, I think even with increasing the preload all the way, the stock springs are just inadequate for my purposes. I would like to keep the stock front-to-rear angle relatively intact, so springs that are just taller aren't really what I'm looking for. I'm more looking for springs of close to the same height that are substantially stiffer.
Any ideas?
#2
Posted 09 March 2004 - 01:50 AM
#3
Posted 09 March 2004 - 02:01 AM
#4
Posted 09 March 2004 - 02:01 AM
#5
Posted 09 March 2004 - 02:12 AM
I started a post called EA82 Struts/Springs and we figured out what would be needed for tallest/stiffest and lowest/softest
#6
Posted 09 March 2004 - 02:42 AM
Somebody mentioned something a while back about using the front springs from an older honda in place of our rear springs. Anybody know anything about this?
#7
Posted 09 March 2004 - 02:43 AM
#8
Posted 09 March 2004 - 03:32 AM
someone mentioned S-10 and S-15 rear coilovers would fit with a slight modification. They are like an inch longer I beilieve.. It would work cuz the rearend has that extra inch to give anyways.
Check with Carquest for the coilovers. I got 2 for like 40 bucks or something.. They worked great on the the pickup.
#9
Posted 09 March 2004 - 06:55 AM
Originally posted by Snowman
Somebody mentioned something a while back about using the front springs from an older honda in place of our rear springs. Anybody know anything about this?
The front springs from an 86-89 Honda Accord are the ones. They will end up raising the back a couple inches though, which is not what you said you wanted. However, they most likely would take care of your sagging problem as they are designed to support a heavy engine and trans.
#10
Posted 09 March 2004 - 11:08 AM
#11
Posted 09 March 2004 - 11:16 AM
http://www.ultimates...t=honda springs
yeah no more saging. carrys a load much better too. not to mention a little lift.
#12
Posted 09 March 2004 - 12:20 PM

#13
Posted 09 March 2004 - 12:30 PM

#14
Posted 09 March 2004 - 05:03 PM
A secondary pair of coil overs may work?
I'm using adjustable Bug Pack coil overs on the buggy.
Dual shocks would be killer!
Just a thought,
#15
Posted 09 March 2004 - 07:55 PM
#16
Posted 09 March 2004 - 07:56 PM

That sounds like the way to go.
#17
Posted 09 March 2004 - 08:16 PM
look at it this way. they use pig valves in human hearts right. well this is the car version of that.
#18
Posted 09 March 2004 - 08:24 PM
Originally posted by Snowman
Hmmm.... Honda springs in a soob. Is that the same sort of blasphemy as putting a chevy engine in a ford?![]()
That sounds like the way to go.
I think it's about the same blasphemy as putting Peugeot wheels on a Soob. Was it meant to be? No. Will I do it? Well... I've already done the Pugs, and now I rub tire when carrying heavy loads... so there's the answer.

#19
Posted 09 March 2004 - 09:29 PM
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