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Old 09-17-2017, 02:29 PM   #8
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Thanks for the heads up was trying to find replacement springs for the B16 with a smaller diameter but seems difficult to find ones that fit as some threads say there are issues with some replacement springs not being able to fit... Would be a lot simpler if Bilstein just released their coilover range with the smaller spring..
60 mm ID spring, 6"-7" tall, maybe a helper spring (the super low spring rate kind, no pressure to collapse, just ensures the main spring isn't totally loose at full droop) and adapter if going low (you can try without and pick one up later if it's needed), the only trick is the top spring perch to mate to the top hat which is super easy to machine, and that might be what @Pat is implying with the Vorshlag suggestion, that they already have a spring perch and suggested spring they can ship you.

This guy did something similar, I wouldn't follow his process exactly but he was pretty happy with his end setup.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103830
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