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So the XR5 springs sit about the same height as the stock Zetec springs, but have a firmer rate? Good info! As to what to do from here though, I'm not sure. I can't remember very clearly, but how thick is the top spacer which the front spring locates to? I remember the rear one being quite thick...
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06-09-2008, 02:58 PM
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Firmer rate it is. The xr5 springs are still shorter than the zetec ones (and the coil spring is thicker), so this means a similar ride height AFTER the springs settle.
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RJM89 did you install your xr5 springs this weekend? any news?
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Nah mate haven't gotten around to it. It might be a while before I end up doing it!!
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08-09-2008, 12:05 AM
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i'm just guna buy these springs and get them fitted professionally. probably won't be a while either before i get them installed
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I'll let you know if I end up putting mine in or not. If I decide not to do it you can buy the ones I've got if you want.
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Sounds like the consensus is that it's worth doing as far as lowering goes, but only if you haven't already got the Zetec suspention. As for the firmer rate, that's a personal question
 I'm very happy with it...but now I need better shocks On another note, just done the ignition advance, let's see how it goes -RM.
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