[DeTomaso] Hall Spring Rates

[BobFluty at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/23/2006 3:05:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
tonydigi at optonline.net writes:

A few  years back, I bought a set of Hall replacement springs for my  stock
shocks.  They were the ones that are "50% stiffer than  stock."  I have
always liked them, but wondered what the rates really  are.  Its time for new
shocks, so I decided to measure the spring  rates on the Instron machine at
work so I can get something close on my  replacement adjustable shocks.  I
was surprised at the  numbers:

Rear =  750lb/in.
Front = 400  lb/in.





Just to back up what Tony said, my ~'01 vintage Hall shocks (Aluminum  bodied 
Aldan shocks) came with springs that checked out at 400/750 Lbs.,  when I had 
them checked at Aldan's shop.  My earlier Hall shocks  (~'91 vintage, steel 
bodied Aldans) checked out at 350/ 720 Lbs.  I always  felt that that the 
springs were too firm in the front, but Robert at Aldan  persuaded me to try his 
350 pound springs in the front and we compromised at 600  for the rear, with the 
caveat that if I wasn't happy I could bring the springs  back and swap them 
for free.....hard deal to squawk!
 
As always, your mileage may vary!
 
Bob