variable rate front springs
TECH Senior Member
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From: St.Charles MO
The question here is why would you want a variable rate spring? Are you assuming they will ride better, while handling better as well? Because they probably wont...
If you want ride quality stick with the stock springs and some good shocks, you would be amazed at how well they can ride and handle with proper shocks.
Well there are variable rate rear stock height springs, in fact all the listings I see (like on rockauto) for rears are variable rate. The fronts are the opposite, no variable rates. As for ride quality, I'm doubtful that shocks alone will improve things on bumpy roads (but I'd be replacing shocks along with the springs).
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: St.Charles MO
As for ride quality, I'm doubtful that shocks alone will improve things on bumpy roads (but I'd be replacing shocks along with the springs).
Your springs probably don't need to be replaced, as they don't wear very fast at all, unlike bushings or shocks. Generally when the springs are worn you will notice them sagging.
Either way if you are looking to improve ride quality just come out and ask rather than assuming you need to replace your springs, or need variable springs. What you probably need is good shocks, fresh rubber bushings, and decent tires on a wheel that isn't overly tall (at no higher than 30psi, you can play with the psi to get the ride you want).
Is better ride what you are looking for? What suspension mods if any, do you have now? What size wheels/tires and what brand tires?
