Which valve check springs to buy?

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Old June 16th, 2016, 12:50 PM
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Which valve check springs to buy?

Went to buy some light springs to check my push for geometry and was met with a host of choices, likely all for Chevys. Anybody got any recommendations?
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Old June 16th, 2016, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RROLDSX
Went to buy some light springs to check my push for geometry and was met with a host of choices, likely all for Chevys. Anybody got any recommendations?
I bought a pair from Ace hardware... Brought retainer and knew what compressed heights I needed.
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Old June 17th, 2016, 06:59 AM
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For just checking geometry, just about anything will work, including something from the hardware store.
I got a complete degree kit (wheel, gauge, mount, etc etc) that had check springs in it.
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Old June 17th, 2016, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by oddball
For just checking geometry, just about anything will work, including something from the hardware store.
I got a complete degree kit (wheel, gauge, mount, etc etc) that had check springs in it.
Thanks Oddball.
The reason I asked for a specific spring recommendation was I've read complaints about springs being too strong and over coming the force required to depress the lifter spring and ruining the measurement accuracy. Also, there are various heights. So anyone got any further suggestions?
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