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BRZach 02-13-2016 04:27 PM

Stiffer springs on Fortunes Auto 500s
 
So I bought a set of fortunes off another guy, and they came in the 6k/7k setup which feels too soft for me. A little back story, I previously had FA500s before I went air about 2 years ago, with 8k/7k spring rate and loved it. The current 6k/7k set is almost on full max dampening and I feel that the car feels too floaty still. I'm dropped about 1.5"-2" now. Anyway, would I be able to upgrade to swift springs in 8k/8k without any problems, or would I need it re-valved? :thanks:

swarb 02-13-2016 04:37 PM

You best bet is to contact them directly. Try them softer and see how it works out. If you add spring rate, floaty feeling will turn into bouncy. Make sure they aren't blown and the preload is set correctly.

gatorbushmen 02-13-2016 10:22 PM

You shouldnt have to get them revalved.

Jenson May 02-14-2016 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZach (Post 2546829)
So I bought a set of fortunes off another guy, and they came in the 6k/7k setup which feels too soft for me. A little back story, I previously had FA500s before I went air about 2 years ago, with 8k/7k spring rate and loved it. The current 6k/7k set is almost on full max dampening and I feel that the car feels too floaty still. I'm dropped about 1.5"-2" now. Anyway, would I be able to upgrade to swift springs in 8k/8k without any problems, or would I need it re-valved? :thanks:

You do not need to revalve for that spring rate change:lol:

Regards,
Jenson
Fortune Auto

BRZach 02-14-2016 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenson May (Post 2547854)
You do not need to revalve for that spring rate change:lol:

Regards,
Jenson
Fortune Auto

Thanks, since youre a rep. of Fortune, can you please tell me which diameter of Swift springs I would need in order to swap?

Jenson May 02-15-2016 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZach (Post 2547973)
Thanks, since youre a rep. of Fortune, can you please tell me which diameter of Swift springs I would need in order to swap?

My pleasure, you will need the 60mm ID blue Swift springs.

BRZach 02-15-2016 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenson May (Post 2548429)
My pleasure, you will need the 60mm ID blue Swift springs.

Thank you! Also, would it be recommended to keep the same length spring as the ones already on the suspension? Thanks in advance

Jenson May 02-18-2016 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZach (Post 2549148)
Thank you! Also, would it be recommended to keep the same length spring as the ones already on the suspension? Thanks in advance

yes that is recommended:thumbsup:


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