Spring Compatability

Rover · 01-19-2006, 12:11 AM

Calling all spring experts:

Can you interchange Progresive (5th Element) and Manitou Swinger springs? If so, would it be possible to use a 8.75 x 2.75 (Swinger TI) in place of 8.5 x 2.5 (Progressive Steel) spring.

Thanks!

made in canada · 01-19-2006, 12:16 AM

as long as it still threds in, and because it is ment for a longer shock it will be even less chance of binding the coil

mattj · 01-19-2006, 12:38 AM

I would say yes go ahead. Most Ti coils will not allow coil bind with this difference in stroke.

-m

Dantes Inferno · 01-19-2006, 04:36 AM

A black coil on a 5th would look cool too.

IFO · 01-19-2006, 05:37 AM

5th element springs are a touch smaller on the inner diameter..

it will rub the shock body on a Manitou shock deep in the travel...

but the spring will indeed fit otherwise.. while it leaves a mark on the shock body it wont ever really cause any serious damage..

unless u dotn want any paint removed from your shock body.

Dantes Inferno · 01-19-2006, 05:38 AM

but a manitou spring on a 5th should be ok right?

IFO · 01-19-2006, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dantes Inferno

but a manitou spring on a 5th should be ok right?

yes cuz the Manitou spring is a touch larger inside diameter...

01-19-2006, 12:11 AM	#1
Rover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 129 Rep Power: 27794	Spring Compatability Calling all spring experts: Can you interchange Progresive (5th Element) and Manitou Swinger springs? If so, would it be possible to use a 8.75 x 2.75 (Swinger TI) in place of 8.5 x 2.5 (Progressive Steel) spring. Thanks!

01-19-2006, 04:36 AM	#4
Dantes Inferno Freetard Ricing Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Van Posts: 8,569 Rep Power: 2584421	A black coil on a 5th would look cool too. __________________

01-19-2006, 05:38 AM	#6
Dantes Inferno Freetard Ricing Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Van Posts: 8,569 Rep Power: 2584421	but a manitou spring on a 5th should be ok right? __________________

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01-19-2006, 12:16 AM	#2
made in canada Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: nova scotia, canada Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	as long as it still threds in, and because it is ment for a longer shock it will be even less chance of binding the coil

01-19-2006, 12:38 AM	#3
mattj inactive Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,320 Rep Power: 50450	I would say yes go ahead. Most Ti coils will not allow coil bind with this difference in stroke. -m

01-19-2006, 05:37 AM	#5
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,679 Rep Power: 4899623	5th element springs are a touch smaller on the inner diameter.. it will rub the shock body on a Manitou shock deep in the travel... but the spring will indeed fit otherwise.. while it leaves a mark on the shock body it wont ever really cause any serious damage.. unless u dotn want any paint removed from your shock body.