Works been a little slow so had to change plans. Instead of sectioning the stanza struts and having to buy inserts I went out and got a set of R31 struts thinking it would save me $200... Pulled the springs off the R31's and the inserts are original and loose as.

I was also going to get 4kg/mm coil over sleeve kit but to save money for now I'd like to use either the 1200 springs or stanza springs.

Questions:
What is the spring rate of stanza GL front springs?
If they are stiffer than the 1200's I'll cut them off and use them but if its not much different then I'd be better to keep the stanza struts complete so I can sell them.

Is it possible to replace the R31 strut oil with engine oil to get them working again until I can afford some nice inserts and springs to match?

Does it matter that all the rubber boots around the ball joints/rod ends I want to use have perished? Stanza they came from was sitting for a long time so the joints are ok but boots gone.

Thanks for the help

(ps, I know I should probably wait until I have good inserts and springs but I'm well keen to fabricate something for the ute at the moment).