08-02-2012, 04:48 PM
Foxy-jim Wrote:Ok so if I went for a 5" helper at 20lb and 5" springs at 350lb, then that is roughly the same length as normal but it should go lower as the helper will compress more?
Yes but only if you have the damper travel to allow for this to happen.
Your helper spring will go flat under the weight of the car and TBH you might want a 6" helper if you can find one. IIRC standard is 6.75 and 4.25 making 11inches so you wouldnt want your free length to total less then 11"