I had a broken rear spring and had to buy a new set (from Moss, I
believe) several years ago. I didn't order GT or heavy-duty or anything
like that, but they definitely raised the rear end and gave the car a
rake. I suppose if I replaced the fronts there would be a chance it would
even out. Possibly they are just using better steel than they were back
then...
Jason Dutt had this to say:
>I can't say for sure. I've tried rear springs from both Moss and Vicky B,
>and the symptoms (weird ride heights) are the same.
>
>I have not heard of springs wearing out like you refer to. All I can say is
>mine have been on for a year, and they're just peachy.
>
>About ride heights: Something else I've noticed is it seems as the rear
>springs tend leave the car too high for their rating, the front springs seem
>to tend to run low. I can't say this for sure, because the rear end is
>still a bit too high, putting extra weight on the front. However, unless
>the "stock" front springs come up about 3/4" after I get the rear down, I'd
>say they're a bit too low.
>
>To a point, all of this is somewhat nit-picky, but one of the things I
>always liked about the chrome bumper B's was the sleek, refined look they
>have when they're level, and the rear tires are subtly hiding under the
>fenders. Right now, my car looks more like a muscle car. Call it a fetish
><g>.
>
>Regards,
>
>=J=
>> Is there a source of MG springs that is of good quality, with some sort
>> of warranty? Do all the springs ultimately originate from Moss, or are
>> there other manufacturers? Is the problem limited to rubber bumper
>> springs?
>>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
Runs great,
looks particularly bad since some SUV clown backed into it.
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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