Front end dips after a rebuilt

gchocevar · Post by **gchocevar** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:24 pm

Hi,

After a complete rebuild of the front end of my 79 Spider(standard bushings, new A-arms, KYB shocks) it handles great on turns now. I actually ordered KONI's but one of them had a problem and were returned for the KYB's. However, I still get a dip in the front end when going over modest bumps at 30 to 50 MPH. The only thing not replaced were the springs. I don't want to lower the front end with performance springs. Do springs wear out? Any suggestions please?

Thanks,
Greg

djape1977 · Post by **djape1977** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:47 pm

springs do wear out over time.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:03 pm

shocks only dampen the springs

gchocevar · Post by **gchocevar** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:20 am

Thanks for the reply,

When I rebuilt the front end I measured the height of the springs against the factory manual. There was maybe 01.inch less height. Can springs loose there spring constant over time?

Greg

djape1977 · Post by **djape1977** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:26 am

they get soft over time.
loose elasticity
off the car, everything is ok, loaded, they compress firther then they're supposed to

Front end dips after a rebuilt

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