i went to Auto Zone to price new springs. they asked me if i wanted the standard or the variable springs. what the heck are variable springs? the picture they had looked exactly the same as the "standard" springs. anyone heard of this?
I would ASSume they mean fixed rate or progressive rate springs...
Variable or cargo coils, as they are sometimes called, produce a variable (increasing) rate of resistance when they are compressed. Where as a normal spring provides a constant rate of resistance. They are good for cargo carrying of towing, or just getting rid of the darn sag of the rear of these cars. I think they are worth the extra ~$20.
FYI, the end with more coils goes up. Y'all probably knew this but I've seen a few cars with the springs in upsidedown.
no, i didn't know that, thanks for the tip. saves me from having to post once i get them and start to install. Sounds like the variable or progressinve spring is just what i need. thanks for the input!