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      06-03-2018, 08:59 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by bbnks2 View Post
Measure ground clearance. Wheel size will change the fender measurement and I'm on 17s.

Measure the available strut travel with the car on the ground. Then jack the car up and measure total strut travel at full droop...

I might move to a 7k/20k spring setup. 16k still seems too soft and I don't want to have to raise my ride height through spring preload just to gain a bit more bump travel.

Here is what I mean by measure the rear strut travel:
Perfect.

On another note, what's leading you to feel you need such a high spring rate in the rear?
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