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Old 05-12-2024, 08:13 AM   #5
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Re: QA1 Coilovers Spring Rate 650-750-850?

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Thx, understand. I do need to know the basics of my vehicle... still want to know what others have used and their experience with them.


Yes, looks like Ridetech has a nice link to vehicle weights and A and B dimensions on their calculator. https://www.ridetech.com/tech/vehicle-weights/
Suburban is spelled 'Surburban' if you search. Says typical weight with a V8 and 700R4 is 4,500, front weight is 2,280. Used their A-arm data for dimension A and B (10.94" and 16.94"), some trial and error with the angle and spring stroke and spring length.

Guesstimate using the Ridetech coils [73-87 coilover kit includes this spring: 59080800, Coilspring, 8”, 800lb] which results in ~700 lb for a cruiser/daily driver.

If I use QA1's 10" coil, 1OHTXXX, SPRING, 1O" HIGH TRAVEL 2-1/2" ID, results are ~550 lb
I'll have to get QA1's A/B dimensions to be apples to apples, I guess.
I chose 650# and have a few miles on them, ride is "bouncy" over small road bumps, otherwise good, went from softest to stiffest settings on the coil over shocks, the bounce is still there. Any thoughts of why? All front end parts are new... Puzzling.
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