Suspension Anyone care to take some measurements of the stock springs?

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Old May 13, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Anyone care to take some measurements of the stock springs?

Hey guys. I was hoping someone who has put on lowering springs might still have their stock springs laying around and could take some measurements for me please. I need inside and outside diameter of both ends as well as the overall length. I want to contact some companies and see about getting some adjustable coilover sleeves made.

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Old May 14, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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I'm away from home for this week, but if no one has replied by the weekend I can take some measurements.
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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No takers? Can ya help me out please threar? Thanks :-)
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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I can tell you this, assuming normal load (defined as each front seat in center position w/ 150lbs), center of rear seat with 150lb, cargo with 37.5lb and full fuel):

Ride height (measured from lower edge of front wheel arch to bottom center of lower wheel rim flange)

standard suspension here:
for the 17s: front: 23.15in ; rear 22.44in

let me know if you need more, this is from the bentley svc manual
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:54 AM
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Thanks isthar, but I need the actual dimensions of the stock springs so I can get in touch with Ground Control and see about an adjustable coilover sleeve setup
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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you can maybe get away with just measuring OD, wire diameter, and number of coils / number of active coils.
 
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