lowering springs not shorter than stock?

Super Werty · 11-11-2013, 09:33 PM

Sorry for the noob question in advance, but I couldn't find anything in a search

Im in the process of installing eibach lowering springs and I noticed when I removed the rear spring, that the eibach spring is about 1/2" taller than OEM. Does that sound right?

I assumed lowering springs were physically shorter than stock? no?

about to tackle the fronts now...

EDIT: well never mind I discovered progressive rate springs are sometimes taller before compression

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 10:57 AM

yep, cause you dont want the spring rattling around loose at full extension.

they are progressive rate springs so progressively the rate goes higher as you compress.

GSS138 · 11-12-2013, 09:09 PM

And most of the lowering springs are progressive, meaning they are softer at one end. They will compress more once the weight of the car is on them.

Super Werty · 11-12-2013, 09:11 PM

thanks guys! finally had time to finish it today, looks great. will update pics after I wash it

11-11-2013, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 13	lowering springs not shorter than stock? Sorry for the noob question in advance, but I couldn't find anything in a search Im in the process of installing eibach lowering springs and I noticed when I removed the rear spring, that the eibach spring is about 1/2" taller than OEM. Does that sound right? I assumed lowering springs were physically shorter than stock? no? about to tackle the fronts now... EDIT: well never mind I discovered progressive rate springs are sometimes taller before compression __________________ The Build Last edited by Super Werty; 11-11-2013 at 09:45 PM.

11-12-2013, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	And most of the lowering springs are progressive, meaning they are softer at one end. They will compress more once the weight of the car is on them. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

11-12-2013, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 13	thanks guys! finally had time to finish it today, looks great. will update pics after I wash it __________________ The Build

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11-12-2013, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yep, cause you dont want the spring rattling around loose at full extension. they are progressive rate springs so progressively the rate goes higher as you compress.