Rectangular helper springs. Where to find replacement?

eDaniel · Post by **eDaniel** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:22 pm

Hi,
I'm looking for a shop/store where I can order such rectangular wire springs. I contacted two companies but they told me that they offer maximum of 63mm outside width

This is what I'm talking about:

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:31 pm

why not contact tanabe

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:39 pm

What OD, ID, compressed and uncompressed height do you need?

eDaniel · Post by **eDaniel** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:24 pm

@mercutio: Tanabe told me that a pair of springs is $130.00 excluding shipping, VAT and custom taxes. The shipping is something like $49. The VAT is 20% and the custom taxes about 5%. So ~148 GBP for a pair

@NafemanNathan: ID 49mm, OD 74mm, 56mm uncompressed. Not sure what is the compressed height though. Judging by the function of these springs (they are not so important) the dimensions can vary a bit, especially the length. Correct me if I'm wrong.

EDIT: The compressed size is ~3cm.

Confused · Post by **Confused** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:33 pm

Try Faulkner Springs

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:41 pm

eDaniel wrote:@NafemanNathan: ID 49mm, OD 74mm, 56mm uncompressed. Not sure what is the compressed height though. Judging by the function of these springs (they are not so important) the dimensions can vary a bit, especially the length. Correct me if I'm wrong.

EDIT: The compressed size is ~3cm.

Closest I can find is ID 38.5mm, OD 70mm, uncompressed 70mm, fully compressed 33.2mm.

That's the largest a particular supplier of mine stocks, but they're only £13.35 +VAT each plus shipping.

eDaniel · Post by **eDaniel** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:45 pm

Oh sh*t! Sorry for giving you wrong dimensions. The springs are in a friend's garage and he measured the dimensions for me (in a wrong way).

Here are the correct dimensions:
ID: 60mm
OD: 76mm
Wire size: 8mm
Compressed and uncompressed length should be the same.

Thanks to both of you (@NafemanNathan and @Confused)

Confused · Post by **Confused** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:52 pm

2.25" helper springs from Faulkner should sort you right out.

Their only purpose is to stop the stronger springs rattling when you jack the car up and the suspension drops - the 4lb ones from Faulkner are about £15 a piece

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:55 pm

Afraid that one I mentioned is still the closest match. The compressed height and uncompressed height can't be the saem though... Otherwise it would be solid

Sounds like Confused can sort you out anyway

eDaniel · Post by **eDaniel** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:03 pm

eDaniel wrote:Compressed and uncompressed length should be the same.

The same as the previous I posted... Uncompressed ~56mm and compressed ~30mm.

I contacted Faulkner as per your recommendation. Thanks once again!