What do dual rate springs do?

The Dual Rate UHT Spring combines a relatively low initial spring rate, designed to absorb minor undulations and increase grip with a precise transition point and transition range to a secondary higher spring rate to improve roll control during cornering.

What is a dual rate coil spring?

Dual-rate: a spring combination that utilizes two springs in a series to achieve a softer initial rate. Once the Secondary Spring goes to block or the slider hits the stop ring (called Transition Point) the load deflection characteristic changes solely to the rate of the Primary Spring.

How do I set up dual rate springs?

The formula for a dual spring system is as follows: top spring (TS) times bottom spring (BS) divided by the TS plus the BS. ( TS x BS ) divided by ( TS + BS ) Her is how that goes: ( 250 x 250 ) divided by ( 250 + 250 ) next (62,500) divided by (500) equals 125 lb combined spring rate.

Are coil springs good off road?

Performance and Off-Road Capability When it comes to off-roading, coil springs allow for the most articulation.

Are progressive rate springs better?

Not only do progressive springs give a smoother ride over small bumps, but they also make the suspension stiffer more quickly as it compresses. They are ideal for a compromise between a spring stiff enough to do the work duty required and one soft enough to suck up the bumps of a rough road.

How do you increase coil spring rate?

The only thing that will change will be the length of the wire used to wind the spring. The longer the wire is the lower the spring rate. As the wire get shorter, such as when cutting the coil, the spring rate increases.

What does a crossover ring do?

A crossover ring is installed on these shocks, which allows the shock to perform better. The front shocks soaked up hard hits without putting as much feedback to the steering wheel.

Are Shock Therapy springs worth it?

Springs definitely worth it, but IMO, most of the magic happens through the valving. Even with both, you will still need to make some adjustments.

Which is better coil springs or leaf springs?

Leaf springs are better for heavier vehicles and those who may need to haul more weight. They’re also simpler but less adjustable than coil springs. Coil spring suspension systems are better for performance driving as you can fine-tune your suspension. They offer greater comfort and flexibility for improved handling.

What is a SP1 dual rate spring kit?

This dual rate spring kit is specific to the A-Arm kit and built for your stock shocks. The stock springs will be too soft for most riders and too soft… Coil Shock Spring by SP1®.

What is a dual spring system?

In a Dual Spring (not dual rate) system ( picture 2 ) you have two springs on your shock that are separated by a plastic or nylon spring divider. The divider is designed to keep the springs in line as well as act as a bushing for the shock and keep the springs from rubbing on the shock body.

How do you get a double rate spring kit?

THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO GET A TRUE DUAL RATE SPRING KIT, USE A CROSS OVER RING OR BIND THE UPPER SPRING! If the upper spring is designed to go to bind (fully compress) during compression then when it binds you have taken it out of the system completely.

What is the spring rate on a dual spring shock system?

In this dual spring system you have a combined rate of 125 lbs per inch of compression. What? I know it doesn’t make sense that two 250 springs give you 125 lb spring rate but think of it like this, each spring compresses half of an inch (adding up to ONE inch total movement on the shock) which is 125 lbs of force PER SPRING.