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jpaulus53
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Can anyone tell me if the front and rear springs on the 124 spider are square on both ends, Tangential on both ends or a mix?
Here is a link to eaton springs, if you need an explanation of the terminology.
http://www.eatonsprings.com/cuttingcoilsprings.html

Thanks
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blurple124
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They are square.

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Left is '78, Right is '69. I would imagine that all other years follow suit.
Charlie
1978 Fiat 124 Spider 1800 - Antonia
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport
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Hmmm. they look square on the bottom and tangential on top
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all my factory springs are squared off on the end.
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Ok thanks
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jpaulus53 wrote:Hmmm. they look square on the bottom and tangential on top
Most likely an illusion from the photo angle.
Charlie
1978 Fiat 124 Spider 1800 - Antonia
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport
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OK and thanks to all. Now one last set of questions.
Can anyone tell me the outside diameter of the spring?
This is critical for where the spring sits in the thrust ring.
And the inside diameter, critical for shock clearance.
thanks
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