This may be a really crazy question, but I have to ask. :? When installing rear lowering springs (variable) on an XB, does it matter what way they are put in? With the tighter pitch up top or tighter pitch on the bottom. I have heard that the "spring" doesn't care which way it is put in, but what is the standard way? I appreciate it guys (and girls)

 

What springs are you running? I had this issue with my Tanabe DF210s. The best way is to check the print on the side of the spring if there is any. The standard is with the tighter pitch on top, but I know from experience this does not always hold true.

 

the spring doesnt car but u might. i put the tighter winds at the top.

 

[What springs are you running? I had this issue with my Tanabe DF210s. The best way is to check the print on the side of the spring if there is any. The standard is with the tighter pitch on top, but I know from experience this does not always hold true.
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I will be installing the Tanabe df210's too...

 

best springs out there. i miss the sprints but theyre gettin hard to come by and from what i've heard they no longer sag so a 2.0 inch drop is exactly that not a 2.5 like they used to be.

 

i received my springs last week. I guess the latest version of the df210's are white. (That is the color of mine).... so tighter coil/pitch up top in the back?? Thanks guys.. I will post some pictures this week.. also... that to Justin (biohazardous customz) for offering some assistance with the install....

 

Mine are white too, but they go in tight coil on bottom. Just check the print on the side of the spring- (says 'Japan DF210'). I called Tanabe to confirm this and they said it was right.

 

That is what i thought when I saw the spring(tight coil on bottom)... because the writing was set this way (Japan df210).... yet i have always seen it with the tighter coil on the top. So Tanabe said tighter coil on the bottom? hummmm..

 

UPDATE....

Called Tanabe... real helpful and courteous.. the gentleman told me that on those particular springs the tighter coils are on the bottom. You should be able to read the "japandf210" when installed....

Thanks drizzle...

 

yep. depends on the spring some are with the tighter coils up top some are opposite. rule of thumb is install em whichever way so ___ to read the writing right side up and if no writing then tigher up top. cool beans man how u likin the drop? pics?

 

I haven't installed them yet. Planning on Wednesday (with Justin's help). I will definately post pictures Wednesday night. I just wanted to be sure it was done right. Honestly, i would have put them in upside down based on what I have seen done, but I was concerned when i saw thought the writing would be upside down...

Thanks hotbox05 & the drizzle....