Kadett Rear Springs for GT?

opelbits · 12-02-2003

I am in need of new rear springs. I was wondering if anyone knows if Kadett wagon springs will fit the GT? I've used Sportwagon springs in my old Manta and was pleased with the result. They were high mileage, but still slightly stiffer than the also high mileage stock Manta springs.

I'm not sure what I am going to look for, but I thought this was a question worth asking. I'd prefer not to spend a ton of money right now and I have doubts about the front, too, so if I bought some nice new springs, then I'd obviously feel compelled to buy a matching front spring........it never ends.

Any thoughts?

Any decent springs anyone wants to get rid of?

kwilford · 12-02-2003

I am pretty sure I have read that Kadett Wagon rear springs are a higher spring rate than the GT, but also taller. So they will work, but should be cut down a bit, unless you like the drag racer look.

I happen to have a set of each (based on what I read), so if I get a chance, I will measure them both. Checking spring rate is a bit more difficult, but maybe I can get my wife to stand on each type and I will measure the deflection

opelbits · 12-02-2003

That would be cool. I wasn't sure how much difference there is.

"Checking spring rate is a bit more difficult, but maybe I can get my wife to stand on each type and I will measure the deflection"

How many ways can THAT be taken wrong.....

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opelbits Detritus Maximus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,160 Provided Answers: 1	Unanswered: Kadett Rear Springs for GT? I am in need of new rear springs. I was wondering if anyone knows if Kadett wagon springs will fit the GT? I've used Sportwagon springs in my old Manta and was pleased with the result. They were high mileage, but still slightly stiffer than the also high mileage stock Manta springs. I'm not sure what I am going to look for, but I thought this was a question worth asking. I'd prefer not to spend a ton of money right now and I have doubts about the front, too, so if I bought some nice new springs, then I'd obviously feel compelled to buy a matching front spring........it never ends. Any thoughts? Any decent springs anyone wants to get rid of? __________________ "No, it's not fiberglass." "No, the motor is not in the back." "No, your friend in high school did not 'peg' his speedometer." Last edited by kwilford; 12-02-2003 at 02:58 AM.

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kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	I am pretty sure I have read that Kadett Wagon rear springs are a higher spring rate than the GT, but also taller. So they will work, but should be cut down a bit, unless you like the drag racer look. I happen to have a set of each (based on what I read), so if I get a chance, I will measure them both. Checking spring rate is a bit more difficult, but maybe I can get my wife to stand on each type and I will measure the deflection __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon

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opelbits Detritus Maximus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,160 Provided Answers: 1	That would be cool. I wasn't sure how much difference there is. "Checking spring rate is a bit more difficult, but maybe I can get my wife to stand on each type and I will measure the deflection" How many ways can THAT be taken wrong..... __________________ "No, it's not fiberglass." "No, the motor is not in the back." "No, your friend in high school did not 'peg' his speedometer."

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