STLDAVE
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From what I can find, the spring rates on the 5th gen are 580 lb. front and 180 lb. rear. If I switch to the SAW coils in the rear I will have a 12% increase in spring rate in the rear. I would like to match the change in ride as closely as possible in front. A 12% increase on the front spring rate would be 650 lb rate in the front, but would that actually match the rear? The rear springs provide the lift in a direct, linear path from the frame to the axle, but the front springs provide the lift through a lever and fulcrum (lower control arm). So...Would a 12% increase in front spring rate actually match a 12% increase in rear spring rate with regard to the change in ride? I don't want to create a situation where one end of the vehicle is over or under sprung with regard to the other end.
1engineer, are you out there?
1engineer, are you out there?
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