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batchman · 02-24-2014

My two cents - if you lower you want more spring rate to minimize running out of travel.

I *think* any factory-spec shock should work with any factory spring rate, while it won't be optimum it should work for street driving. The more aggressive the driving the further from optimum it will become. Worst that should happen is back shocks may not fully control rear spring rate and you get an "echo" or hobby-horse effect.

FWIW I went from stock 91 to 750/375 (front/rear) and it ain't enough for autocross on slicks - next stop coming soon (I hope) is 1k/500 with Penske double adjustables.

Cheers,
- Jeff

02-24-2014	#18
batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 454	Re: Transverse leaf spring question My two cents - if you lower you want more spring rate to minimize running out of travel. I think any factory-spec shock should work with any factory spring rate, while it won't be optimum it should work for street driving. The more aggressive the driving the further from optimum it will become. Worst that should happen is back shocks may not fully control rear spring rate and you get an "echo" or hobby-horse effect. FWIW I went from stock 91 to 750/375 (front/rear) and it ain't enough for autocross on slicks - next stop coming soon (I hope) is 1k/500 with Penske double adjustables. Cheers, - Jeff