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Ed Price
Guest
While measuring the spring rate for my front springs, I also checked the rate
for the much smaller springs that fit across the rear drive axle spline joint
(keeping pressure on the differential oil seals). I'm just putting this info on
the record should anyone ever need to find a commercial replacement.
Here's the results:
For 1 inch of compression:
Original Amphi Spring #1: 70 pounds
Original Amphi Spring #2: 40 pounds
For 2 inches of compression:
Original Amphi Spring #1: 140 pounds
Original Amphi Spring #2: 80 pounds
Averaged out, the spring rates for each are:
Original Amphi Spring #1: 70 pounds per inch
Original Amphi Spring #2: 40 pounds per inch
I conclude that one of my axle springs is weaker than the other. I don't know if
this is significant or not. Both springs are identical in size, and the weaker
one doesn't show any visible damage.
Ed
El Cajon
67 Rust Guppy
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for the much smaller springs that fit across the rear drive axle spline joint
(keeping pressure on the differential oil seals). I'm just putting this info on
the record should anyone ever need to find a commercial replacement.
Here's the results:
For 1 inch of compression:
Original Amphi Spring #1: 70 pounds
Original Amphi Spring #2: 40 pounds
For 2 inches of compression:
Original Amphi Spring #1: 140 pounds
Original Amphi Spring #2: 80 pounds
Averaged out, the spring rates for each are:
Original Amphi Spring #1: 70 pounds per inch
Original Amphi Spring #2: 40 pounds per inch
I conclude that one of my axle springs is weaker than the other. I don't know if
this is significant or not. Both springs are identical in size, and the weaker
one doesn't show any visible damage.
Ed
El Cajon
67 Rust Guppy
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