Homepage Poll: Srping rate comparison of front and rear springs

[akram]

I vote for matched as close as possible. This isn't what I have but is what my goal is on my current rig and any rig in the futre. Currently I have a stiffer spring rate in the rear. This has almost gotten me in serious trouble a few times. With the rear not maching when I've flexed out in the rocks my front flexes like crazy then the rear starts lifting tires and over I start to go. I've ran with a softer rear srping rate before as well and I've had the same issue but with the rear flexing too well. Also on road manner and normal trail riding seems to be a lot better with a matched spring rate. Some go with a softer spring rate due to lack of weight in the back. I guess with some types of trail riding this is ok. But for me it isn't. I usually end up putting a fair amount of gear and passenger weight towards the rear. This negates the softer spring rate.

There's my $.02