Front springs

[shedhappens]

Has anyone fitted 1" lowered dual rate front springs ( mine are from Chris Witor) found that they don't actually need to compress the springs to get the nut started on the thread on the shock? I'm assuming this is normal? Actually handy as I wasn't looked forward to using the compression clamps with the higher rated springs.
Also I recall reading somewhere about positioning the springs with the coil end in a particular orientation but can't find anything in the ROM?

[jbuckl]

Be very happy that they fit! Good choice! Don’t know about orientation. Can’t see a reason for that.
certain other stag suppliers that both begin with R & rhyme with rimmers & robsport are unfit for purpose... robsport’s were 2” too high & very very high spring rate.
Rimmers fouled on the strut housing.
I really think it’s up to them to check fitness for purpose & not the customer.
+1 for chris witor for having taken the time & effort.

[sujitroy]

I also have heard about orientation on springs to stop them fowling the body when they compress. Maybe an issue with poor quality springs

[Phil S]

the only usual orientation is to align the end of a spring with the notch in the seat

[jbuckl]

the only usual orientation is to align the end of a spring with the notch in the seat

But on a stag, the springs are closed & ground flat.... so no orientation is possible afaiaa.

[Richard G]

In my experience correct alignment of spring avoids the fouling issue

[shedhappens]

@Richard G what is the correct alignment then? The springs are indeed ground so have flat ends and the Poly spacers have no notches on the spring facing side. I'm not expecting fouling issues with the shorter and firmer springs but may as well align correctly if possible.

[JOHNS]

But on a stag, the springs are closed & ground flat.... so no orientation is possible afaiaa.

Is it possible that due to the springs being closed and ground flat that under compression they bow in a certain direction rather than perpindicularly parallel

[JimD]

Sounds like these are the right ones to go for in terms of fitment. Do they provide a good ride / handling compromise? Thanks

[jbuckl]

Is it possible that due to the springs being closed and ground flat that under compression they bow in a certain direction rather than perpindicularly parallel

No, should eliminate any bowing, in theory.
non parallel surfaces might give an influence though.

[Stag About Town]

Is it possible that due to the springs being closed and ground flat that under compression they bow in a certain direction rather than perpindicularly parallel

This is correct. You have to turn the spring so that the tail is facing a certain way or under load the spring can bow and touch the inner wheel arch. Can't remember which way it goes but it is in the Haynes manual.

[grahamd]

Just read this rotate road spring so as to bring its lower extremity directly inboard.the reason for this is to ensure that the spring bows out slightly when loaded so preventing fouling on the wheel arch

[shedhappens]

Just read this rotate road spring so as to bring its lower extremity directly inboard.the reason for this is to ensure that the spring bows out slightly when loaded so preventing fouling on the wheel arch

Thanks, knew I'd read something regarding this somewhere

[Richard G]

@Richard G what is the correct alignment then? The springs are indeed ground so have flat ends and the Poly spacers have no notches on the spring facing side. I'm not expecting fouling issues with the shorter and firmer springs but may as well align correctly if possible.

Yes as other posts, the springs do bow slightly. Maybe your shorter ones dont bow,

[flying farmer]

Sounds like these are the right ones to go for in terms of fitment. Do they provide a good ride / handling compromise? Thanks

I have them fitted to two Stags and my Stag engined Estate. They drastically reduce body roll in the corners when combined with the uprated rears, without ruining the ride quality.

Neil