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jimrockford · 06-11-2003, 09:04 PM

I wouldn't describe my HD coils as being stiff. I went from Rancho RS5000 shocks and stock coils to Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks and Downeys. I think it was actually stiffer with the Ranchos. From my experience, the shocks seemed to have a higher impact on stiffness than the coils. Although, I know that Downey rates the HDs as being 20% stiffer than OEM.

Also, if you go with the HDs, you won't see much sag when hauling a load. I think it might resist sagging over time more than the standard coils as well.

Now that I think of it, I wonder how much of the time I was bottoming out on the bump stops with the stock coils. That may explain my HD coils not feeling stiff.

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jimrockford Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 542	I wouldn't describe my HD coils as being stiff. I went from Rancho RS5000 shocks and stock coils to Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks and Downeys. I think it was actually stiffer with the Ranchos. From my experience, the shocks seemed to have a higher impact on stiffness than the coils. Although, I know that Downey rates the HDs as being 20% stiffer than OEM. Also, if you go with the HDs, you won't see much sag when hauling a load. I think it might resist sagging over time more than the standard coils as well. Now that I think of it, I wonder how much of the time I was bottoming out on the bump stops with the stock coils. That may explain my HD coils not feeling stiff. __________________ Kevin 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited - Sold Deckplate Mod, Rear E-Locker, Anytime Locker Mod, Commando FM-870, 2 1/2" Lift, 285/75R16 Bridgestone Dueler Revos Kenwood XXV-01D, Sirius Sportster Replay, Memphis 16-ST500D, Rockford Fosgate 4.6x, Image Dynamics IDQ-12, CDT EF-61i