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what coil springs to use?
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:46 pm
by mudslut
Hi guys,Iam in the process of gettin bits together to coil my 413 and not sure where to start as far as springs go.If anyone has any ideas it would be much appreciated cheers Dan
Re: what coil springs to use?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:19 pm
by Heath
Hey Cuz.
Could try late model samurai coil springs as the were the upgrade for the cart springs the 413's had.
Heath
Re: what coil springs to use?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:55 pm
by meatc
Depends a bit on where you are going to put them. SWB Vitara rears are a good start if the springs are outside the chassis rails.
Mine started with vits all round but found the front a bit short for my purpose and as the rears were inside the rail (axle has gone back a bit so no room outside the rails) they were a bit soft. I am running 94 prelude rears in front and currently r32 skyline rears in the rear. The rears are still to soft.
SWB vit rears are 155lb per inch and about 310mm free length as a start. Have also heard late model Accord springs are long and work OK.
Oh yeah mine has had a bit of a body chop and is sitting on lux axles. with rear axle back 250mmish and front forward 75mmish
Re: what coil springs to use?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:32 pm
by mudslut
Hi cuz i did think about the sammy springs wasnt to sure how long they were .Cheers for that info meatc sounds like you have done the hard work on this conversion
Re: what coil springs to use?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:42 pm
by Mattrade
Hilux axels shortened to centre drive shafts. volvo coils. Rancho shocks, flexes very well. 10 inches of travel front and 8 at the rear. Done by previous owner what a legend