Eddie,
I'd run with 2.5 degrees neg and the same caster at least (pref 3.5 degrees
caster)
With the FJ I would expect a corner weight of approx 275 lbs so I would
use about 320 lb/inch springs. For the free length measure the compressed
length of the stock springs with the engine in then add (275 divided by
320) times 1" to the compressed spring length.
This will give the stock ride height using the new 320lb springs If you
want it lower deduct the length from the springs and keep the same rate for
the new length.
Cheers
Feral Errol
www.Datrats.com.au
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Spring rates
Date: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 13:17
Hi ozdatters,
I'm progressing with my FJ install and am now ready to drop it in having
reversed the crossmember etc. Before I do however I want to finish my
struts. I want to go ahead and order threaded collars and 60mm ID springs
to
go on my S12 struts but can anybody suggest what kind of poundage and
length
springs I need? The car will be getting some amatuer track use and maybe
5000kms a year on the road so I'm happy with a fairly stiff ride.
Having slotted the top mounts I found the S12 struts will fit but with less
than a degree of neg camber. I figure this isn't enough... maybe 2 deg ,
yeah? Can anybody advise me on this? I have a plan for adjustable bottom
arms which seems like a good idea. If 2 degrees is right I'll go with that
idea and let you all know how it works out.
Cheers,
Eddie
England
510, KP710, B10, KB110,
B110, B120, J710, H230,
G620, P330, SRL311, C30,
VBF10, E10, S12
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