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Spring Rate and Preload in Mechanical Suspension

Spring rate sets how much force it takes to compress a spring further, while preload adjusts where in its travel the spring starts, two distinct and often confused suspension settings.

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Spring Rate and Preload in Mechanical Suspension

Spring rate sets how much force it takes to compress a spring further, while preload adjusts where in its travel the spring starts, two distinct and often confused suspension settings.