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Looking into buying a 5.8KG rated shock spring and was curious how much variance there is in quality when it comes to Race Tech vs Factory Connection vs other brands. I'm sure not ALL shock springs are created equal, but when it comes to the main brands in our sport like Race Tech, FC, etc - is there anything that stands out to make one better than the other? Keep in mind I'm not talking about anything internal like valving - just simply the shock spring itself.
I was looking at Race Tech for around $100 shipped, but then I found a Factory Connection for $75 shipped - so figured I'd ask.
***Furthermore***... What about RT & FC vs the OEM's genuine parts - like a genuine KYB shock spring. Worth the extra $$, or too negligible?
I was looking at Race Tech for around $100 shipped, but then I found a Factory Connection for $75 shipped - so figured I'd ask.
***Furthermore***... What about RT & FC vs the OEM's genuine parts - like a genuine KYB shock spring. Worth the extra $$, or too negligible?
-How close is the spring to its rated spring rate? This is probably about the same for both companies and in any case close enough that any variance will be virtually unnoticeable.
-How heavy or light is the spring itself? Both are probably steel and very likely to be the same weight.
-How long will the spring last before losing function? If they are both the same material, likely the same.
I ended up with the fc spring and it's good.
That said, I've used both brands before and they have been good.
Also, a rt rep posts here, he was really helpful but I was in a time crunch. Plus, rt gives a vital discount.
I don't think you can wrong either way
The Shop
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