Touring Springs

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Rich25i
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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:43 pm

Hi could anyone out there tell me if coupe springs will fit a touring model or will it have to be a special kit?

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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:46 pm

Springs for the tourer are stiffer, due to extra weight in the rear end.
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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:09 pm

Cheers thought so my mate kept on and on so thought i would check.

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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:13 pm

They will physically fit, but the back end will be slighty lower, and might bounce off the bump stops a bit more.
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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:40 pm

Don't do it!! :lol:

I've got a saloon kit on my touring, and the ride is awful, when there's a person in the back, it get's un-bearable, stick to touring specific stuff, or go for convertible springs, the cab is heavier over the rear end than a touring.
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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:45 pm

Do NOT fit saloon springs to a Touring, you will regret it.

The only specific kit thats worth fitting is the H&R spring kit or just fit the H&R cab kit.
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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:58 pm

so basically, if I wanted to replace the springs on my touring... I'd go for Cab springs??
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Post Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:06 pm

oze30 wrote:so basically, if I wanted to replace the springs on my touring... I'd go for Cab springs??
Or touring springs..
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