What bushings did you install? If they are the rubber type, you must have
the wheels fully loaded with weight of the car when you tighten the
suspension.
Not doing this will cause the car to sit too high, and lead to premature
failure of the bushings.
Spring info:
MGB RD <75 264-375 blue/yellow 9 7/8"
MGB RD >75 264-380 orange 10 1/8"
MGB GT 264-390 red 9 1/4" 0.52 wire diam
480LB 264-385 none 9 1/16"
550LB 264-395 silver/green 8"
660LB 264-335 purple/yellow 7" 0.54 wire diam
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 12:29 PM
> Subject: Front Springs
>
> However, now the front seems too high. What is the proper
> bumper height (front and back) from a chrome bumper B.
>
> The springs looked fairly new, and had an orange
> stripe of paint downs one side. If I recall correctly, this
> is an indication of application for the springs, but is it
> right for my car?
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