[kenchan]

Originally Posted by rabbitron

thanks for the explanation. coming from the vw world i know that too low is actually bad for performance. but with a pretty small difference in drop between the springs, i'd think the lower ones would be stiffer. but what you say totally makes sense.

i assume that the DF's are still slightly stiffer than stock, but they'll probably blow out the stock shocks quicker than the GF's too....hmmm decisions....

i run the DF's and they are quite a bit stiffer than stock nearing
the uncomfy range over bumpier roads. as far as blowing out the
stock dampers faster than GF's. not sure, it's usually the higher
spring rate (GF) that kills shocks faster. with the DF's you're
closer to the assumed stock rates yet also have the bumpstops
to assist over larger bumps more frequently.

GF's you're relying more on the actual damper's performance and
less on the bumpstops because you're riding higher...plus higher
spring rate.

it's not like the dampers change damp rate over its throw range,
so im assuming the DF's would be gentler on the dampers overall.