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Post by sandoval956 on Sept 30, 2008 14:41:01 GMT -6
went changin the springs on my car is the same went havin hydros? those it make a diffrence if is stock or not?
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Post by Cruising Ink on Sept 30, 2008 16:07:22 GMT -6
yeah it does if u run stock springs they collapse faster and could even break since they cant hold the pressure of the cylinder when open, its better if u use hopping coils they are stronger u dont need to have a hopper to use them but they will give u a better ride and performance
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Post by Yeyo on Sept 30, 2008 20:44:39 GMT -6
That is true, stock coils are a lot weaker than "hopping coils". I was running stock springs for awhile but they finally let go. Here's some visual refrence: The bottom one is a 4.5 ton hopping spring, the broken one is stock (few coils cut off). Also if you're not running deep cups, I really recommend you get some. Helps you run more spring and lay a little lower than regular cups. That and in my case at least, they seem to sit A LOT better in the spring.
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Post by Charlie_530 on Oct 4, 2008 15:41:52 GMT -6
yes sir, yeyo hit it on the spot..
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 11, 2008 7:24:52 GMT -6
IF I CHANGE THE SPRINGS THOSE IT MATTER HOW MANY TONS THE COILS ARE? WAT IF I PUT 4 TON SPRINGS IN MY CADILLAC? WAT WOULD THE DIFFRENCE WOULD B IF I PUT 2 TONS OR 3.5 TONS?
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Post by Cruising Ink on Oct 11, 2008 8:41:23 GMT -6
yeah it matters cause the spring might collapse or not be what u need it for, example u use 2 ton it will give u a better ride than stock but will bottom out to the floor when dropped or they might break, depending on engine size and how u use it its recommended 3 ton and higher, if ur not planning on hopping go with 3.5 u still get a good ride and a nice lock up just remember the car will be lifted til the springs break in so don't cut away at the spring cause when they break in it will be super low unless that's what u want hope all this info helps
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Post by rigo on Oct 11, 2008 8:52:07 GMT -6
todo depende if you going 2 cruse and hop the car i will stay with 31/2 home
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 11, 2008 14:07:19 GMT -6
orale thanks..all this info really helps
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Post by Cruising Ink on Oct 11, 2008 15:06:15 GMT -6
no problem that's why were here for
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 12, 2008 10:26:21 GMT -6
you guys dont kno if i can find some hoppin springs there in the valley?
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Post by 2 $hort on Oct 12, 2008 22:30:52 GMT -6
you guys dont kno if i can find some hoppin springs there in the valley? new or used?
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 13, 2008 2:13:06 GMT -6
NEW ONES
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 19, 2008 12:03:58 GMT -6
alright went changin the springs in a lowrider is the same like if im changin the springs in a regular car right? or is their a special method or steos i gotta follow?
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Post by Yeyo on Oct 19, 2008 18:09:37 GMT -6
Pretty much the same thing, only you got the hydraulic cylinder/donut/cup assembly resting ontop of it. Just check which way the cylinder fitting is facing (if it's not a straight fitting), unscrew the hose, and make sure it's still facing the same way when you're about to put everything back together. Don't want to struggle bending the hose trying to make it screw back on. And remember the cylinder assembly falls down when you take off the spring, make sure you're ready for it.
Oh and dump the car before jacking it up, you don't want the cylinder to be extended and applying pressure to you're lower a-arm when it's going to drop.
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 20, 2008 1:11:11 GMT -6
Pretty much the same thing, only you got the hydraulic cylinder/donut/cup assembly resting ontop of it. Just check which way the cylinder fitting is facing (if it's not a straight fitting), unscrew the hose, and make sure it's still facing the same way when you're about to put everything back together. Don't want to struggle bending the hose trying to make it screw back on. And remember the cylinder assembly falls down when you take off the spring, make sure you're ready for it. Oh and dump the car before jacking it up, you don't want the cylinder to be extended and applying pressure to you're lower a-arm when it's going to drop. so by dumpin the car u mean lowerin it down?
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Post by Yeyo on Oct 20, 2008 8:11:13 GMT -6
yeah, because if you extend the cylinder you're compressing the coil. When you take off the balljoint nut, then that coil is going to spring open on you and you don't want that.
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Post by sandoval956 on Oct 20, 2008 13:08:51 GMT -6
ORALE THANKS...
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Post by elchivoloco956 on Dec 7, 2008 16:24:45 GMT -6
NEW SPRINGS YOU CULUD ASK FRED FROM WEST SIDE HYDRAULICS OR CHEECH OR OTHER SHOPS IN THE VALLEY USED.....ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE USED SPRINGS WE CHANGE THEM OUT OFTEN TO KEEP OUR CARS TIP TOP BUT USED SPRINGS ARE REAL GOOD FOR A CRUISER SO TRY USED ONER FIRST THEIR CHEEPER AND EASIER TO FIND BUT....IF YOUR A SERIOUS HOPPER ALWAYS GET NEW ONES A CADDY? I SUGGEST 3 OR 3 1/2 TON SPRINGS FROM STOCK YOU WILL KNOTICE A BIG DIFFRENCE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANYTHING ELSE
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