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Suspension springs

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Hi, could someone please tell me the standard height for new front and rear springs. Thanks


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Too high !
Do you mean the size when off the car or the clearance when on the car ?
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Yeah off the car, i have a set and want to know are they standard or lowered, cheers
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Think ive got some lying about. Ill have a look when im down the workshop next
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my haynes manual says front springs for a four cylinder car are 395mm and back springs are 325mm ...6cylinder front springs are a little longer and use a flatter top cap than 4 cylinder cars( i guess about 10/15mm taller)...edd...
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Thanks, I'll check mine .
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