Calculating dual rates...
#1
Calculating dual rates...
FYI, in a dual rate scenario, calculating spring rates is different:
Combined Spring Rate
This is used when two springs are stacked on top of each other.
Combined Spring Rate =
(Spring Rate 'A' x Spring rate 'B')
÷ (Spring Rate 'A'+Spring Rate 'B')
For example if the rate for spring 'A' is 200 and the rate for spring 'B' is 500, the combined rate is calculated as follows:
Combined Spring Rate =
(200x500) ÷ (200+500) = 143
(Source - Hyper Coil: http://www.hypercoils.com/TechTips/?TipNO=10 )
If this is correct then aren't you in essence running a soft spring? Isn't a longer 500 inch spring a better choice? I'm confused
Combined Spring Rate
This is used when two springs are stacked on top of each other.
Combined Spring Rate =
(Spring Rate 'A' x Spring rate 'B')
÷ (Spring Rate 'A'+Spring Rate 'B')
For example if the rate for spring 'A' is 200 and the rate for spring 'B' is 500, the combined rate is calculated as follows:
Combined Spring Rate =
(200x500) ÷ (200+500) = 143
(Source - Hyper Coil: http://www.hypercoils.com/TechTips/?TipNO=10 )
If this is correct then aren't you in essence running a soft spring? Isn't a longer 500 inch spring a better choice? I'm confused
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It is compressed before you set the car down to ride height. It benefits you by keeping weight on the tire during extreme droop and by making sure your spring doesn't become unseated. It also helps by not "shocking" the tire so bad when recovering from extreme droop.
Other than that, it makes the car a hell of a lot easier to work on when having to use the jack.
Other than that, it makes the car a hell of a lot easier to work on when having to use the jack.
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