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paddy187 -> Leaf springs (5/9/2008 10:55:55 AM)

Ok folks just got my new leaf springs and there are not completely identical one is slightly higher by 7-10mm, I half remember that this is attentional, so which side does the higher one go drivers or passengers?

Cheers

Paddy

  
baddog671 -> RE: Leaf springs (5/9/2008 12:53:19 PM)

I'd put the taller one on the driver's side...

groho -> RE: Leaf springs (5/9/2008 3:57:00 PM)

If you haven't done so already, turn them upside down on the pavement, and put your weight on them to break the dried paint loose.  Sometimes that will make a difference.  And yes, higher one on drivers side.

paddy187 -> RE: Leaf springs (5/9/2008 11:26:30 PM)

Cheer lads that was my plan, first have to get it through it's yearly APK which is road worthyness check

crunchyskippy -> RE: Leaf springs (5/10/2008 8:08:12 AM)

You could consider placing the higher arch on the passenger side to counter the effects of drive-line torque (under hard acceleration).  But I have to admit I wasn't aware the leaf arches were different heights, so I don't know which side is the "conventional" side.  Good luck with your decision!

baddog671 -> RE: Leaf springs (5/10/2008 1:01:23 PM)

I believe it is to compensate the driver's weight, but that's just what I've heard. Mine were identical as much as I could tell...

68pony5 -> RE: Leaf springs (5/14/2008 11:11:33 AM)

Dam.  I just replaced my leaf springs and really didn't pay attention or notice a height difference.  I that a big deal??  The car rides nice now with no bottoming out and no bounce.  The ride height looks great too?

Shall I worry about it if they are on the wrong side?

68pony5

baddog671 -> RE: Leaf springs (5/14/2008 11:16:17 AM)

Dont worry about it unless you can actually see it...

  

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