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Old 01-01-2010, 03:05 AM
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Default Swift Coilover Replacement Springs

I'm looking to get stiffer springs for my B&G rs2 coilovers. I've heard swift springs makes a large range of different spring rates and diamaters that can be used to replace the springs on coilovers.

I was wondering if anyone has done this and if anyone knows the diamater and length of the springs of the B&Gs so I can figure out which one would fit.

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Old 01-01-2010, 07:59 AM
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Swift springs are some of the best out there. I haven't heard of anyone running them on Scions though. Good luck with your project!
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Old 01-02-2010, 04:29 AM
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^^ thanks :D
and does anyone know if the tein top hat pillow ball mouts with camber plates will fit on my b&gs? Cause I need some more negative camber up front to slam more.
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I know that getting shorter springs will put more load on your shocks, and the same goes for coilover replacement springs I would assume. But if I got springs that are the same height but much stiffer, how would that affect the durability of the shocks?
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As long as everything is the same length, having stiffer springs on your B&G's shouldn't change the life expectancy of the shocks. Several companies offer the option of varying spring rates, but the shocks remain the same. I think you should be fine.
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