Rear Springs

Rovohn

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I replaced the front springs on my P6 and now my camber issue has cleared up,the old ones were 16” long when they were out,so quite a bit shorter than new.
I need to replace the rears as they have sagged quite a lot I might have a line on some here in Vancouver but in case I don’t I might have to get the old ones reset,but the WM doesn’t give you the spring rate,does anyone know what it should be?
Cheers,John
 
I dont know the price to Canada would be , but Ive got "King Springs" ex Australia on my rears and they are great.The car sits perfectly and the ride is improved
 
3500 to suffix A rate 260 lb / in, free length 13.3"
3500 suffix B and all 3500S rate 260 lb/in, free length 13.0"

Heavy duty spring rate 300 lb/in, free length 12.6"

Taken from repair operation manual 3500 - 3500S
 
I'm not particularly technical, but this was BOP just after fitting new 'heavy duty' springs from a P6 supplier:

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:):thumb:
 
I'm not particularly technical, but this was BOP just after fitting new 'heavy duty' springs from a P6 supplier:

:):thumb:

What were they like after a year or two? From what I've heard, some of the new springs aren't lasting as long as they should..
 
I have a SET of OEM front and rear springs I can check free lengths on if anyone is interested. Taken from 3500 auto 1972.
 
What were they like after a year or two? From what I've heard, some of the new springs aren't lasting as long as they should..
They were done in February 2018 Chris, & I took this picture on Tuesday, 3 1/2 years later :)

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I think the height is about the same.
 
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