Re: Springs

[David Weiss <dzweiss@worldnet.att.net>]

STEADIRIC@aol.com wrote:

> BTW not sure what you mean by Tensile strength in the scheme of 
> springs.....  Not a nomenclature that is used in suspension design.
> Do you mean installed rate?

Sorry, should have said yield strength.  A couple of the spring tech
service guys were worried about wire dia too small for a heavier car, w/
springs becoming overstressed and eventually sagging.  One of them used
the term tensile strength, and I perpetuated it.

>>Any other recommendations?  Suspension Techniques, maybe (do they make
>>some for this app)?  Others?

Any recommendations on currently available springs that are less stiff
than the H&R's?  Looks like pretty slim pickin's for a V8 5-spd.

TIA,

--Dave Weiss
  '91 V8 5-spd
  '93 90CS UnQ