Which valve check springs to buy?

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Old Jun 16, 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?
Old Jun 16, 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.
Old Jun 17, 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.
Old Jun 17, 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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