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Author Subject: 70mm/75mm/3 inch ID coilover springs
jorg

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Post #1
Need some new springs for my front ohlins as the ones that came fitted are far too long.

just wondering whether anyone on here has some before I buy new. ideally looking for 10 to 12 inches in length and somewhere between 250-350lb

please let me know if you can help Thumbs up

Geoff

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Posted 9th Sep 2017 at 16:48
jorg

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Post #2
bump.....still looking for springs

or if anyone has any recommendations for somewhere to buy new, will be getting a quote from faulkners on monday but struggling after that uk based

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Posted 9th Sep 2017 at 16:52
phillipm

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Post #3
3 inch ID is common for our off road stuff, try Prolinx or Milners, or the comp safari sites on facebook - there's usually dozens for sale.

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Posted 9th Sep 2017 at 17:21
jorg

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Post #4
thank you Phillip, i will have a look at them now Thumbs up

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Posted 9th Sep 2017 at 17:29
RallyeRed

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Post #5
Geoff won't 3" give you a bit of clearance grief on the inside of the wheel/tire?
Posted 9th Sep 2017 at 22:27
jorg

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Post #6
yes its not ideal Sad had to use 15mm spacers when testing with the current 15 inch springs.

hopefully shorter springs will help

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Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 07:51
RallyeRed

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Is it because the dampers are fat that you're having to use 3 inch springs or is there the chance you can get to 2.5 inch?
Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 08:37
jorg

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Post #8
some pics: (i hope)

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i could possibly go down to a 70mm id spring but it might be a tight.

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Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 08:56
welshpug!

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what if you change the spring seats?

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Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 09:12
jorg

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[quote="welshpug!"]what if you change the spring seats?


will be having another look at them tomorrow Mei so I will see.

Just had a phone call with an offer of springs for testing and a name to get some new ones knocked up so thats a good start Thumbs up

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Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 09:37
RallyeRed

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Post #11
They are pretty meaty!
I got away with changing spring seats, but the diameter of the cases suggests you don't have that option Geoff.
At least you've got the chance to try some
Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 10:16
phillipm

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Post #12
If you actually want to have some new ones made up I use SpringCoil in Sheffield for my 3.0 ID springs - they can do anything from 1 inch long to silly lengths (my last 3 inch springs were ~30 inch in length). They'll also work the lengths out for you if you just give them the travel you need (+extra for adjustment) and rate.

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Posted 10th Sep 2017 at 18:00

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