If a coil over spring (link in original post) it's not the same as the stock 510 spring. It will be too small diameter. A 450 pound spring on a shock mount is insanely stiff. 300 is too stiff.
If going in the stock spring location, because of a mechanical leverage advantage, a 450 lb/in spring will actually be 118 lb/in at the wheel.
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I guess I wasn't clear, I'm looking for alternative springs to run in the stock location. I know I can buy 3" ID springs and cut them but to get the right combination of rate and ride height might take a lot of springs, shims etc. I thought I might be able to use some of the 2 1/2" springs I have on the shelf but that apparently won't work. Has anyone tried to use 5" OD roundy round springs? They're available in rates up to about 1200 lb/in and heights from 8 to 11 inches with both flat and pigtail ends. What is the OD of the stock spring?
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Alternative, how? Stiffer? What spring rate do you want on the back? What do you have in the fronts?
The stock 510 fronts are about 89 lb/in so I assume the rears are close to that. Because of rear control arm geometry, to get 90 lb/in at the wheel, you need a 350 lb/in coil spring. Rear coil spring diameter is about 3.5"
As Julian stated the Dodge D-50 front coils are a nice reasonable increase. Comes down to what do you want.
The stock 510 fronts are about 89 lb/in so I assume the rears are close to that. Because of rear control arm geometry, to get 90 lb/in at the wheel, you need a 350 lb/in coil spring. Rear coil spring diameter is about 3.5"
As Julian stated the Dodge D-50 front coils are a nice reasonable increase. Comes down to what do you want.
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It will be an SCCA Production car, race only. Currently 275 fronts but I have other springs from 250-350 in 25 lb. increments, rules require the springs be in the stock location. considering the 3.8 to 1 factor for spring to wheel rate I was expecting to run 950-1100 in the rear. I thought the 3.5 diameter rear spring was the ID. I'll be taking the rear suspension (currently coil over) apart next week to check dimensions. Just thought I could get a head start with a little information.
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Right.
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You are on the right track for spring rates. We run 300 at the front for Solo and 350# road racing and 1100 to 1200 on the rear.
re-read the "SUSPENSION" thread as it deals with shock control also.
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.ph ... &start=105
Start on page 8 if you have not already. Obviously track surface conditions will dictate a bit on spring/shock choice
This is a proven combination. I run 300# and 1200# in my car, with a 1 1/8" front solid bar.
Page 16 talks about shocks
re-read the "SUSPENSION" thread as it deals with shock control also.
http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.ph ... &start=105
Start on page 8 if you have not already. Obviously track surface conditions will dictate a bit on spring/shock choice
This is a proven combination. I run 300# and 1200# in my car, with a 1 1/8" front solid bar.
Page 16 talks about shocks
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Re: alternative rear springs
datzenmike wrote:If a coil over spring (link in original post) it's not the same as the stock 510 spring. It will be too small diameter. A 450 pound spring on a shock mount is insanely stiff. 300 is too stiff.
If going in the stock spring location, because of a mechanical leverage advantage, a 450 lb/in spring will actually be 118 lb/in at the wheel.
The springs are for coil overs on big lifted trucks. They measure 3" and fit in the rear control arm perfectly.