Are Tickford xr8 springs different to Tickford xr6 springs ???

[stoodoo]

I'm chasing up a set of tickford lowered springs to suit my AU2 fairmont ghia with 6cyl VCT and obviously IRS. I've been told that XR8 springs will do the job. I'm paranoid that the front springs will make the car sit up slightly higher than the back (due to being made to hold up the extra weight of the V8). Does anyone know if XR8 springs are the same as XR6 (VCT) springs?????

Cheers

[adumb]

I'm fairly sure they would be different to cater for the weight difference between the I6 and V8

[bartsau]

Not 100% sure about tickford springs but the pedders catalogue they are the same part number for both 6cly and 8cly but there is a note that says the 8's sit about 10-20mm?? (can't remember the exact number), lower than the 6's. The spring rates are also meant to be the same.

[brad`]

part numbers are the same for all front springs regardless of a 6 or 8. your correct in saying that it will sit a little lower but not that much u would notice unless u really studied it.

[stoodoo]

Thanks guys. I'll probably pick up a set of second hand tickford springs next week. Will I need to get new shocks to suit them or will I be ok with the stock fairmont ghia shocks? Recommendations? The other springs I was looking at was a set of new lovells sport lows. I can get the second hand tickford springs for $150 for the set, not sure about the price on the lovells. Do you think it would be worthwhile spending extra money on the lovells or not?

Cheers

[TUF-640]

ive heard running stock shocks with such a small lowering drop should be ok, but i think they will wear out just not as quick as they would if you were going alot lower. $150 sounds a bit pricey for tickford springs IMO i picked up 2nd hand king springs for $100 and less on another set. I had pedders comfort gas put in the rear of mine when super lows were installed and to be honest i hardly noticed a difference between the factory lowered monroes (that were 150,000kms old) and these new things. Apparently lovells are pretty good in terms of functionality and ride quality. Everyone says kings are rubbish but to me they feel exactly the same as tickford springs so it might pay to spend the bit extra for a better quality product.
Good luck with everything

[SLO AU XR8]

I just picked up Kings SL front, SSL rear for my XR8, and I payed $250 for all 4 springs, brand new. If you want stock XR8 Springs, PM me, I'll do them cheap!

[stoodoo]

I ended up buying the factory "tickford" second hand springs, though am a little worried after pressure washing them reading a tag on two of the springs which on one side says Herrod motorsport and on the other side, either HFFL-57SSL or MFFL-57SSL. I asked for stock tickford springs, and it appears to me they may in fact be a super super low spring? Anyone know of this herrod motorsport number, because I don't want to go to the trouble of changing my springs over for these, if they're super super lows. Don't get me wrong, i'd love the look of the super seper lows, but I still like my comfort.

Cheers

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by stoodoo

I ended up buying the factory "tickford" second hand springs, though am a little worried after pressure washing them reading a tag on two of the springs which on one side says Herrod motorsport and on the other side, either HFFL-57SSL or MFFL-57SSL. I asked for stock tickford springs, and it appears to me they may in fact be a super super low spring? Anyone know of this herrod motorsport number, because I don't want to go to the trouble of changing my springs over for these, if they're super super lows. Don't get me wrong, i'd love the look of the super seper lows, but I still like my comfort.

Cheers

Youve got Super Super Lows which will be lower than SL height.

XR height = Low Height in Kings etc
SL = lower again
SSL = Lowest you can get without going custom made.

[321Go]

As has been said, no difference between XR6 and XR8 springs. AU3 XR had same springs and shocks as T3 TE50.

What you have there is not Tickford/factory springs. Herrod used King springs depending on customer needs and budget, so I'm pretty sure what you have there are King made Herrod springs.

[TUF-640]

Originally Posted by 870-cse

As has been said, no difference between XR6 and XR8 springs. AU3 XR had same springs and shocks as T3 TE50.

What you have there is not Tickford/factory springs. Herrod used King springs depending on customer needs and budget, so I'm pretty sure what you have there are King made Herrod springs.

looks like that. The part numbers are almost identical to king springs and with that said would definitely be 'super super lows' as you guys call them lol but they're correct name is 'ultra lows' as on the catalogue

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by TUF-640

looks like that. The part numbers are almost identical to king springs and with that said would definitely be 'super super lows' as you guys call them lol but they're correct name is 'ultra lows' as on the catalogue

Theyre called 'Super Super Low' cos the part number is SSL but yes you are correct that they refer to them as Ultralow in their cattledog. Weirdos.

[TUF-640]

yeah exactly what i was trying to say. But it makes no sense, my mates commodore has ultra lows all round the fronts have SSL in the part number but the rears only have SL yet they are deff ultras because he use to have supers in there. But to me SSL's of any sort are just not practical enough for driveways/speed bumps etc. thats why i stuck to SL's :P

[stoodoo]

All good guys, the bloke who sold them to me was happy to give me my money back for them, and I've now got myself a set of Lovell's sport lows. Now, I just need to fit them. Will put up some piccies when done.

Cheers