this is a very good discussion topic----
let me exaggerate the length and rate to illustrate my view on LR spring length
I will use a ride height (chassis height) of 12 inches just as a constant number
using an 8 inch 400 pound spring
and adjusting the chassis to a 12 inch ride height
using a 16 inch 125 pound spring
and adjusting the chassis to a 12 inch ride height
both setups will have the same amount of static wedge
But
as the car rolls onto the right side upon corner entry the 16 inch spring will have much more stored energy within the travel limits to maintain LR traction
with minimal chassis movement the 8 inch 400 pound spring will completely extend having zero affect on LR action and traction---once the spring becomes fully extended it does not matter what length or rate it is ----it is only along for the ride
it has been a 100 years (seems like) since I worked on chassis ---but when we did, this type of car was very popular for us -----things change and stock cars today look like late models to me but I do believe there is still meaning to the length of a spring
Brad
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