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Old 11-27-2006, 01:43 PM
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Default Progressive spring installation, does orientation matter? TIA.

Got into a discussion today regarding varies suspension kits and setups and this question came up. TIA.
Old 11-27-2006, 02:37 PM
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Default So long as the ends are identical in diameter and winding, then usually no.

Sometimes a spring has to be oriented a certain way for clearance issue, or because the ends are not wound the same. But assuming it's nothing like that then it really doesn't matter.
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Default Mike, thank you for answering. The springs that you carry, H&Rs and Vogtlands..more

do they fit into this catagory? And what about the Eibachs? I realize that you do not carry them at PureMS, but if you can make a comment about them, it will be greatly appreciated. TIA.
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Which car?
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I guess I will use mine as an example then, a B5 S4. I have your Koni/Vogtland kit on my car
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Default That's easy

The front won't matter, the rears will, since the rear top and bottom spring are not symmetrical.

This is regardless of manufacturer.
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I sincerely thank you for clarifying this question for us.
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