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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Default when buying valvesprings does everything you need come with them?

like the retainers and locks and seals? or is all that stuff you reuse from stock hardware? im a little confused on this part.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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they usually come with everything......everytime I bought some the came with everything
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Every time o bought springs I Just got springs... this last time I had to order retainers too because I went with duals.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Typically no, every part has it's own part number. When buying from a vendor, let them know what your looking for.

FYI if using beehives, in most cases its better to leave the stock retainers in there. Due to the size Ti offers little benefit over stock. Once you go to a dual spring, its a different story.

Also IF you need to work with "Installed Height" a good set of shims.

Every kit I ever bought always had stuff seperate, in it's own box or baggies.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Depends on the spring. Some are just springs and others are complete kits. Springs like the PAC 1218s come just springs since they work on the OE seat/seal and retainer. Others are sold just springs and don't work with the factory stuff. The PRC dual kits come with everything needed to install them other than locks. They just use the OE locks.

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Depends on the spring. Some are just springs and others are complete kits. Springs like the PAC 1218s come just springs since they work on the OE seat/seal and retainer. Others are sold just springs and don't work with the factory stuff. The PRC dual kits come with everything needed to install them other than locks. They just use the OE locks.

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so the pac 1218's are good to go with all the stock hardware? these are actually the ones i was looking at. are they a good spring? seems like everyone runs the comp 918's for the .600 lift mark.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Yeah they are a good spring. Haven't had a problem with them and will work fine with the factory retainers and seats. If you want to put a new seat/seal on them, we have them pretty cheap that we can sell you with them. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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thanks for the info Jon. sounds like the easiest and most budget friendly route to go.lol

you will be the first to know when im ready to order. thanks again
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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with hi-miles I would consider new valve seals.TSP has every thing you need.
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