Rear shock spacer question??

[Eric R]

Hey guys..

I just bought a Racetech 19.6k rear spring for my S10. I asked the dealer whether I needed a spacer or not and he told me that if it did, it will come with the spring. I just got it and no spacer. The spring measures 7 7/8in tall. Can anyone tell me if this spring needs a spacer? I just want to double check as I've read that most aftermarket springs usually need a spacer. Thanks!

 

[tubebender]

For a '12 or '13 model, the stock spring free length is 8.39 inches. I don't have the shop manual for the later models.
Tabasco sells spacers http://rideonadv.com/

Or, if you have access to a lathe, I have a drawing I can send you.

 

[racer1735]

1/2 inch shorter would require a spacer. You might be able to make it work without, but you'd be eating up most of your preload.

 

[Eric R]

well...turns out I needed two more parts in order to install spring. A collar and a spacer, which was NOT mentioned to me at time of spring purchase. I have them now and hopefully will have time to install relatively soon. Thanks for the responses guys!!

 

[bigbruce]

Can someone tell me the stock spring rates for the 2012 S10 front and rear. Also where is the best place to buy stiffer springs? I weigh 265 lbs so stock is not cutting it. Thank you.

 

[racer1735]

The stock springs are dual progressive, which can react weird at times. Regarding 'where' to get new springs, you'll get a bunch of suggestions (including do a search of this forum). My advice is to do what I did....Contact Rick at Cogent Dynamics. He can replace your rear shock (without aftermarket seats and collars, and make your currently non-rebuildable rear shock rebuildable, for under $400. And he can address the front fork issue as well. Cogent may not be as sexy as throwing on a new Penske, Ohlins or Race Tech, but it is cost effective and, for me at least, gets the job done. Obviously, I'm very happy with my results..