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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze
Would I be able to tell the difference between the Swifts and the generics? 0.25k doesn't read significant to me.
Why isn't there a rod going through the axis of the spring in the spring tester or a cage around the spring. Do springs never pop out?
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The point that hopefully was being made here was that it isn't about the actual difference in this particular test, but more about "consistency". Of course, I would need to run more tests to prove that point. It's coming, I just need to find the spare time to do it.
If the spring rate is consistent between springs (which Swift themselves guarantee), then you don't have to worry about your dampers/springs not being matched. Basically, you have 4 springs on your vehicle and if they are all slightly different rates, that is never a good thing. Also, your dampers are valved to your vehicle setup and spring rate (well, they should be anyway. That is what I'm planning on writing up in the 2nd part of the 101)
Regarding your last question, these linear springs are so short, even at full coil-bind, if the tester decided to let go, the spring wouldn't really fly across the room like a really long oem spring would. It's hard to see in the picture, but the upper and lower mounts on the tester have cups/ridges on them to prevent the spring from flying out.