Limit to stacking rear spring pads?

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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #1

    Limit to stacking rear spring pads?

    So, how much rear pad would it take to be "too much"? I'd love to be able to stack like 5 10mm pads from a height perspective, but that must have some sort of downside (like becoming squishy and making the GC spring progressive...then again maybe this isn't a bad idea...).

    Any thoughts?
  • Brew
    No R3VLimiter
    • Oct 2003
    • 3060

    #2
    I made some spring pads out of plastic last winter because my rear tires were still tucking with the GC adjusters all the way up. Worked fine for a few months, but they eventually cracked and I pulled them out.
    I think I'm just going to get some taller rear springs to swap in during the snowy months.
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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #3
      I'd have some machined for me or something, but I'm not willing to spend much to aid in winter stunts. The ideal setup I want is 8" rear springs, since I have 6" ones and with the adjuster all the way up it looks perfect for summer. But like I said, I don't really want to spend money on this.

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      • Jhonno
        Mod Crazy
        • Nov 2004
        • 736

        #4
        what are the rear spring pads? the rubber bits the springs sit on? what effect does it have removing them?!
        ///M Inside

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        • Mystikal
          Moderator
          Wheel Fitment Expert
          • Nov 2003
          • 9602

          #5
          Yeah, the mounting "pad" under the rear spring. Removing it creates possibilities of rust/noise (though most say there is none) and lowers the rear very slightly.

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          • Jhonno
            Mod Crazy
            • Nov 2004
            • 736

            #6
            Originally posted by Mystikal
            Removing it creates possibilities of rust/noise (though most say there is none) and lowers the rear very slightly.
            yeah thats what i was thinkin as it would be metal on metal then...
            ///M Inside

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            • nando
              Moderator
              • Nov 2003
              • 34827

              #7
              well if you stack too many, the spring could slip out as it won't be holding on to the little nub. I can't imagine why you'd want to add 50mm to your rear height though..
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              • BMW BMXER
                R3VLimited
                • Oct 2003
                • 2325

                #8
                4x4 for the winter. Duh.

                Sold it.

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                • Mystikal
                  Moderator
                  Wheel Fitment Expert
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 9602

                  #9
                  Originally posted by nando
                  well if you stack too many, the spring could slip out as it won't be holding on to the little nub. I can't imagine why you'd want to add 50mm to your rear height though..
                  Yeah, free parking in downtown lots all winter. 8)

                  Fair enough, I doubt anyone has ever tried something like this (who wants to RAISE their car), so I'll just make my way to the dealer, buy a bunch, and experiment. Wish me luck. :twisted:

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