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As the [[ride height]] of the car is lowered, by reducing pre-load on the main spring, there becomes a point you need helper springs to keep the main spring in check (seated) as the suspension extends completely.
As the [[ride height]] of the car is lowered, by reducing pre-load on the main spring, there becomes a point you need helper springs to keep the main spring in check (seated) as the suspension extends completely.
2.25" helpers here http://www.dfaulknersprings.co.uk/helpers.htm


[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Suspension]]

Revision as of 08:50, 17 December 2007

Helper springs are usually the 4lbs type that have no influence on the actual ride/handing of the car as they only provide some means of keeping the main spring seated.

As the ride height of the car is lowered, by reducing pre-load on the main spring, there becomes a point you need helper springs to keep the main spring in check (seated) as the suspension extends completely.

2.25" helpers here http://www.dfaulknersprings.co.uk/helpers.htm