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Suspension Converting springs on ST coils to TSW possible?

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Converting springs on ST coils to TSW possible?

Hey guys. I'm just wondering if there will be any improvement if I were to purchase a set of ST coilovers and put my TSW springs on them in place of the default ST springs. I'm also wondering if this is possible, is it a simple swap or should I get my shop to do it for me? Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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No, a spring designed to fit on stock struts will not fit on the STs spring perches as they are a much smaller diameter.

Also it would likely not be beneficial as the TSWs are designed for different dampening then the ST springs.
 
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Originally Posted by Creeve
No, a spring designed to fit on stock struts will not fit on the STs spring perches as they are a much smaller diameter.

Also it would likely not be beneficial as the TSWs are designed for different dampening then the ST springs.
So I might be better off sticking with koni yellows mixed with the TSWs if I don't care about dropping right?
 
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NO the TSW springs are made for stock style shocks not coilovers.

The TSW spec KW's have TSW spec'd 60mm springs, but we do not offer those without the KW's.
 
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