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Rectangular helper springs. Where to find replacement?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:22 pm
by eDaniel
Hi,
I'm looking for a shop/store where I can order such rectangular wire springs. I contacted two companies but they told me that they offer maximum of 63mm outside width
This is what I'm talking about:
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:31 pm
by mercutio
why not contact tanabe
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:39 pm
by NafemanNathan
What OD, ID, compressed and uncompressed height do you need?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:24 pm
by eDaniel
@mercutio: Tanabe told me that a pair of springs is $130.00 excluding shipping, VAT and custom taxes. The shipping is something like $49. The VAT is 20% and the custom taxes about 5%. So ~148 GBP for a pair
@NafemanNathan: ID 49mm, OD 74mm, 56mm uncompressed. Not sure what is the compressed height though. Judging by the function of these springs (they are not so important) the dimensions can vary a bit, especially the length. Correct me if I'm wrong.
EDIT: The compressed size is ~3cm.
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:33 pm
by Confused
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:41 pm
by NafemanNathan
eDaniel wrote:@NafemanNathan: ID 49mm, OD 74mm, 56mm uncompressed. Not sure what is the compressed height though. Judging by the function of these springs (they are not so important) the dimensions can vary a bit, especially the length. Correct me if I'm wrong.
EDIT: The compressed size is ~3cm.
Closest I can find is ID 38.5mm, OD 70mm, uncompressed 70mm, fully compressed 33.2mm.
That's the largest a particular supplier of mine stocks, but they're only £13.35 +VAT each plus shipping.
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:45 pm
by eDaniel
Oh sh*t! Sorry for giving you wrong dimensions. The springs are in a friend's garage and he measured the dimensions for me (in a wrong way).
Here are the correct dimensions:
ID: 60mm
OD: 76mm
Wire size: 8mm
Compressed and uncompressed length should be the same.
Thanks to both of you (@NafemanNathan and @Confused)
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:52 pm
by Confused
2.25" helper springs from Faulkner should sort you right out.
Their only purpose is to stop the stronger springs rattling when you jack the car up and the suspension drops - the 4lb ones from Faulkner are about £15 a piece
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:55 pm
by NafemanNathan
Afraid that one I mentioned is still the closest match. The compressed height and uncompressed height can't be the saem though... Otherwise it would be solid
Sounds like Confused can sort you out anyway
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:03 pm
by eDaniel
eDaniel wrote:Compressed and uncompressed length should be the same.
The same as the previous I posted... Uncompressed ~56mm and compressed ~30mm.
I contacted Faulkner as per your recommendation. Thanks once again!