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Old 05-15-2008, 07:05 AM
Andrew Andrew is offline
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I didn't look whether Berlinas had different spring pans on the L an R front, but I'd guess so. I was surprised at the different spring rates too. The other cars have same front springs on both sides.

The load range for each was like 2976-3100 lbs. I listed the lowest number.

I too have heard the leverage on the front is 3:1; on the rear it's given as 1:1. So if you cut .5" off your front spring you should get a 1.5" drop. Do the same at the rear and get a .5" drop. This ignores any change in spring rate from the simple act of cutting the spring, which comes into it too. (I'm no engineer though.)

Andrew
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