[Shotimes] my strut saga

Leigh Smith leighsm@comcast.net
Thu, 03 Jul 2003 11:37:49 -0400


> The funny thing is, when comparing
>the unsprung height to my '95 springs, the KMOs are almost 2" shorter.
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That sounds right.

There is about a 900lb load weight on each of the springs.

The unloaded 155 lb\in stock 95 springs would shrink  5.8 inches when 
loaded, while the stronger 89-93 200lb/in springs would only shrink 4.5 
in when loaded with the same weight.

The KMOs are probably an extra 1/2 in taller than that to be able to 
also carry an additional 75-100 lb load each (ATX) and still be at the 
same height after they are compressed.

You should be able to drop it 1/2 to 3/4 in using the remove tab on the 
strut method. Hoopefully that will get you close.

Lee