Terry Chapple Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Hi... I am looking to replace the rear springs on my 1998 Seight, does anyone know what springs these are? or does anyone have a set they would be willing to sell?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewBClarke Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I have replaced mine but also changed dampers etc for longer ones as I bottomed out on a regular basis. @Julie Hall - Peak District AO would recommend @DamperMan as she installed progressive springs and is very pleased with results. Might be worth dropping him a note. 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamperMan Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 My questions are why do you want to change the springs... The rear springs are likely to be ~200lbs/“ from the factory (SEWI) but it’s a kit car! And could be anything! If you have rubbing issues these would be better fixed with using spacers and longer bumpstops. If you feel the car bottoming out maybe stiffer springs or longer smoother operating bumpstops or stiffer compression damping or all of those would help. If you want the springs testing I can do that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Chapple Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Hi... I need to change the springs as they have some corrosion on them noted in the last MOT, I do not have any other problems with them and the car handles well, this is a factory built car and in pretty original condition. I had planned to upgrade the entire front and rear susupension this year but ill health scuppered those plans for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I'd probably just get the springs re-coated in that case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groucher Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I have my 1997 seight rear springs as 175lbs @ 11ins length.....although I have protech dampers not the spax originally supplied. hope this helps. regards scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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