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Thread: T18 spring seat, Different to 86,71?

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    Default T18 spring seat, Different to 86,71?

    I just changed rims on my 72 and the spring seats appear to be smaller than 86/71 seats.
    Is my observations correct?
    If so what cheap 2nd hand springs can i use and will fit?

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    should be the same
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    Damn looks like i have s1. what spring will fit from the wreckers?

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    Nothing,
    had this same problem, ended up getting rid of them.
    Easy to get 86, xt130 stuff much easier

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    coilover them.

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    Yeah i just wanted something cheap tho

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    how much smaller are they?
    could use rear commodore springs if they are similar to ke70?

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    Tiny around 3-4" across

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