Spring rates what does this mean?

12-13-2001, 01:52 PM

I'm going to get a new set of rear leaf springs to lower the truck.

Hotchkis 300# rating
Metco fiberglass (low arch) 250#
Metco drag racing 215#
I don't know a lot about the ratings. I guess that the lower the rate the less you can haul but the ride will be softer also? The fiberglass ones are about 75#'s lighter than the steel ones, but a couple of hundred dollars more.

Has anyone had experience with the fiberglass ones yet?

12-13-2001, 03:28 PM

The amount of force in pounds required to deflect/move 1 inch. Force * distance = work. Here's a link to how changes will affect the handling: http://www.wtrscca.org/tech.htm. Here's a link from a 4x4 magazine which discusses spring rates:
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_offrd.../article.jhtml

Spike

[This message has been edited by Spike Engineering (edited 12-15-2001).]

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easterisland Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Spring rates what does this mean? I'm going to get a new set of rear leaf springs to lower the truck. Hotchkis 300# rating Metco fiberglass (low arch) 250# Metco drag racing 215# I don't know a lot about the ratings. I guess that the lower the rate the less you can haul but the ride will be softer also? The fiberglass ones are about 75#'s lighter than the steel ones, but a couple of hundred dollars more. Has anyone had experience with the fiberglass ones yet?

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12-13-2001, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spike Engineering Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	The amount of force in pounds required to deflect/move 1 inch. Force * distance = work. Here's a link to how changes will affect the handling: http://www.wtrscca.org/tech.htm. Here's a link from a 4x4 magazine which discusses spring rates: http://www.findarticles.com/cf_offrd.../article.jhtml Spike [This message has been edited by Spike Engineering (edited 12-15-2001).]