Spring pads
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Spring pads
This is something I don't know much about. Can anyone tell me what type of spring pads are require for Schatz springs. Would they be the same as the pads for H&R springs. And please make your answer in layman's terms.
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spring pads are spring pads, you would use the same 'type' no matter what springs you use. MB carries spring pads ranging from 1 dot (thinnest) to 5 dot (thickest).
The thicker the pad, the more of the shock it will absorb, giving you a better, smoother, cushier ride. The thinner the pad, the bumpier the ride. Ride height is also affected by the pads.
hope this helps.
-danny
The thicker the pad, the more of the shock it will absorb, giving you a better, smoother, cushier ride. The thinner the pad, the bumpier the ride. Ride height is also affected by the pads.
hope this helps.
-danny
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i believe my original pads were 3 front, 2 rear. or 4 front, 3 rear.
i later installed #1 pads on all four corners. i don't notice a harsh ride or anything... i think the difference is very marginal
the change will be much more apparent if you get rims in 18" or 19" cause the tires won't absorb much of the shock
i later installed #1 pads on all four corners. i don't notice a harsh ride or anything... i think the difference is very marginal
the change will be much more apparent if you get rims in 18" or 19" cause the tires won't absorb much of the shock
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Originally posted by nickv
Can I go with #1's all around on stock shocks? If so, how much of a drop could I expect??
Can I go with #1's all around on stock shocks? If so, how much of a drop could I expect??
Not abosolutely positive though.
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