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      03-25-2018, 05:19 PM   #1
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Can I use 2.25" helper springs on 60mm main springs?

I am able to source 2.25" helper springs locally. Rather than buying the 60mm swift springs and waiting for shipping, can I just use the 2.25"? I believe they are either hyperco or eibach helpers. My main springs are 60mm 6" Swift Springs. I already have helper guides that can accomidate 2.25" or 60mm.
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Yes as long as the spring coupler is the correct size for the 60 mm main spring. The 2.25" helper should work fine on a 60 mm spring coupler that fits on either the OD or ID of the helper spring.
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Yes as long as the spring coupler is the correct size for the 60 mm main spring. The 2.25" helper should work fine on a 60 mm spring coupler that fits on either the OD or ID of the helper spring.
thanks. How about 2.5 in? Would that be too big
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thanks. How about 2.5 in? Would that be too big
Yes. The diameter is too large for a coupler that restrains the OD, and it will overhang on a coupler that restrains the ID (not a large overhang so this would work but not ideal).
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thanks. How about 2.5 in? Would that be too big
Yes. The diameter is too large for a coupler that restrains the OD, and it will overhang on a coupler that restrains the ID (not a large overhang so this would work but not ideal).
thanks again as always. The only reason I open this thread versus hitting you up again on email was because I felt bad bugging you non stop. Sure enough you're the first one to chime in anyway haha
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thanks again as always. The only reason I open this thread versus hitting you up again on email was because I felt bad bugging you non stop. Sure enough you're the first one to chime in anyway haha
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