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General Product Information
Height Options
Many of our springs are designed to cross reference and give
various height options on some vehicles. This information is too diversified and
complicated to be printed and is often conditional. Please consult our technical
staff if specialist height options are requested.
VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHTS (centre hub to
guard)
An extensive library of vehicle ride heights is being compiled and this
information is available to all customers.
Car Coils
Please note: The following height classifications are a
generalization only. Degree of lowering can vary between part numbers and
vehicles. Spring design i.e. spring rate and vehicle height is relative to
market demand. If exacting measurements are required for vehicle ride heights
please contact King Springs.
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Front Low:
Lowers vehicle approximately 30mm below standard. |
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Front STD: Standard Height. |
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Front Raised: Raises
vehicle approximately 20mm above standard (recommended for bull bar,
country driving or whenever increased ground clearance is desired). |
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Rear Low: Lowers vehicle
approximately 30mm below standard. |
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Rear STD +:Standard height
to 20mm raised. |
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Rear Raised: Raises vehicle
approximately 30-40mm above standard (recommended for excessive towing,
load-carrying or LPG tank etc) |
NOTE:
Super Low coils are generally 40-50 below standard.
4WD & Ford "F" Series Coils
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Front and Rear STD: Raises
vehicle approximately 10mm-20mm above standard. |
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Front and Rear STD: Raises
vehicle approximately 10mm-20mm above standard. |
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Note: All heights
mentioned are a generalisation only. Vehicle ride heights can vary,
depending on:
- Life and/or age of vehicle
Accessories fitted to the vehicle
Factory options (Country Pack, S Pack etc.)
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When discussion vehicle ride heights, consider all of the
above and advise customers accordingly.
LPG - For cars fitted with LPG tanks use part No. in Raised
column to sit Std. Height.
Measuring Coil Springs
Listed below is relevant information required when
identifying or measuring coil springs.
- Free Length: The length of the coil at it's longest point out of the
vehicle not under load. To measure, lay coil flat, butt one end to flat
surface at right-angles with coil (see diagram A).
- Open Strut Length/Trapped Length: The length of the coil when vehicle
body is jacked up and all load is removed from spring (except pre-load).
- Static Length: The length of the coil in the vehicle as it stands under
normal load.
- Inside Diameter: (See diagram B) The width of the
spring at it's widest point from inside edge to inside edge.
Note: Check both ends, as many coils can reduce at one end only or be
conical in design.
- Total Coils: The total number of complete turns e.g.. the coil drawn has
5.5 total coils.
- Material Diameter: (Check with verniers) Note: Check end coils as
diameter may decrease.
- End Configuration: There are several types of end
finishes:
Trouble Shooting (Coil and Leaf Springs)
- Kings Performance Replacement Coil Springs in both STD and Raised
Heights are often shorter than the springs they are replacing. This is
because they don't compress as far under the initial pre-load or weight on
the vehicle.
- When sorting vehicle height problems, be sure that
all wheel and tyre sizes and type pressures are compatible. Measure all four
corners. Measure centre hub to guard, with vehicle on flat surface.
NOTE: Most vehicles transfer weight diagonally.
- Many Part numbers listed in the catalogue have a driver's side and
passenger side and are marked accordingly.
- Wheel alignment is recommended after having front springs fitted on all
vehicles. Some vehicles require wheel alignment on rear when rear springs
are fitted. Refer wheel alignment specialist.
- Allow 4WD Leaf Springs settling time of approximately 500klms then check
and re-tighten all U-bolts and Shackles.
Specials
Custom-designed coil springs can be made to order in most
cases within 2 weeks.
Availability
King Springs supply rating is second to none. In most
cases all springs listed in this catalogue are
available for same or next day despatch.
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