G Link Spring install HELP

[exwestracer]

Don,
I made an assumption that the shocks were compressed a LOT more than 1/3 at ride height, but I don't know how long JDs shocks ARE... If he has 200lb/in springs, we should expect to see at close to 3" of spring compression on a typical street car (1000-1200lb rear sprung weight). That being the case, he is over 1/2 way for a 5" shock, or just under 1/2 way for a 7"...etc. If the shock and spring lengths are correctly matched, compression at ride height should equal or just exceed shock up travel, so the main spring should stay loaded to some extent all the way up.



I didn't mention that the shock eye to eye installed length at ride height would also have to be increased for the longer springs to perform as I indicated.

I sometimes take these things for granted; and being a teacher, I should know to be clearer...