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By ceecee,
in Classic & Vintage (1950's-1980's)

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Sorry! But anyone that uses CUT springs is a farkin dipstick IMHO.

For that matter, anyone that uses ANYTHING made by Pedders isn't much different either.

Go ask Pedders what their spring rates are and they REFUSE to tell. I have a set of N12 Pulsar lowered (30mm) pedders springs, I took them to Allsprings in Liverpool NSW and had them measured. With this information I then contacted Pedders and their technical dept told me the springs were exactly what I wanted when I said I wanted about 200lb/in. Funny that their own springs only measured 135lb/in front and 120lb/in rear, sort of the reverse for good handling in a FWD car.

Go ask them the specs on anything they sell and they will not give any other answer than what you provide them with. Not company policy to give out the specs they say!

King Springs are the best off the shelf, followed by Lovell's and both companies don't hide their spring rates. In NSW the legal lowering is 30mm MAX, but there is more to it than just buying a set of off the shelf if you want your car to handle as well. But if it's just looks your looking at and normal day to day driving go buy a set of Kings.

Someone on Ebay Item number: 220187413233 is selling a set of 4 springs for $235.00 which is a pretty good deal.

Cheers, D

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If you have no joy finding springs on ebay try calling King Springs Gold Coast office and they can custom make you a set, cheap...

I got my "super low" springs from them and all they were, were stiffer than the factory ones and the same hieght so i got 60mm shorter ones made with the same spring rate and it's all sweet.. i think i paid $200-$250 for the lot.

What ever you do don't any Pedders crap

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