Re: 1953 Patrician Weight

Posted by HH56 On 2021/4/17 10:08:13

I believe the spring numbers in the parts manual have to do with their specs and not total weight.

This may be kind of a politically incorrect analogy but it might explain the difference in numbers.https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/spring-rate-vs-load-rate/

Here is a more technical explanation with real formulas those more inclined to understand and play with fancy numbers can go to town with.https://www.acxesspring.com/espanol/spring-load-and-rate.html