| Author | Message | ||
     Janne Aittola New User Username: jannea Post Number: 35 Registered: 07-2018 |
Any suggestions to a crossover Silver Shadow I rear springs? coil diameter = 155 mm wire diameter = ~17 mm uncompressed height = ~535 mm number of coils = 11  | ||
| Robert J. Sprauer Frequent User Username: wraithman Post Number: 609 Registered: 11-2017 |
Did you notice a white or yellow paint brush mark on the lower section of the spring? Yellow is heavy duty, white is standard rating. | ||
| Janne Aittola New User Username: jannea Post Number: 36 Registered: 07-2018 |
Ok, I have to check | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 3031 Registered: 06-2009 |
If you're in the US, there is a spring maker who's been making them to spec for a long time now. I had a set I ended up selling to another member a while back who installed them on his Shadow (and who will probably end up chiming in). Download the RR & Bentley Parts, Repair, Restoration & Other Resources Compilation and search on "Coil Spring Specialties." Brian | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 2205 Registered: 05-2012 |
Hi Janne Thought I'd chime in. This link to an earlier thread may be useful. It's one I started when I was replacing my rear springs: http://au.rrforums.net/forum/messages/17001/16457.html?1438295588 The springs I fitted have 11 coils. I found the rear to be slightly high at first but with time they have settled down to the perfect ride height. I believe the OEM springs have 10 coils. Flying Spares springs appear to have 10 coils, judging from the photo on their website. If you are not in the US you may be able to find a manufacturer of speciality springs local to you. I once enquired at a local main dealer for the OEM price - $650 each. Needless to say I declined their offer. | ||
| Janne Aittola New User Username: jannea Post Number: 37 Registered: 07-2018 |
Yes, I asked local spring specialist and they could not help and also here in Finland the local OEM price is 400-500 €, so any suggestions to crossover part are gladly taken. | ||
| ross kowalski Prolific User Username: cdfpw Post Number: 1381 Registered: 11-2015 |
Weight of car tested 5100 Front Rear F/R dist 0.52 0.48 F/R lbs 2652 2448 F/R wheel lbs 1326 1224 I found an article with the weight distribution and tested weight. Looks like the front springs are 1326 lbs load Looks like the rear springs are 1224 lbs load I one knew the desired compressed spring height I would think a suitable substitute could be found. Best |
