Paul,
You may be correct, I know I had a tough time with my 70B regular springs the
first 3 months. They really made the car sit up and I had to use sand bags to
get it down some, but the rebound straps were not an issue. However, when I
switched to the original levers instead of the tube shocks, everything settled
down and the ride is great. The rear sits higher to this day then most CB B's
but it does not adversely affect performance of the rear suspension. I'm
hoping the same goes for the C. According to Tom Boscarano, former MGC
Register founder for North America, it should not be an issue. I'll post
pictures either way.
I am currently pressing the standard black bushing's out and placing red
Nylatron bushings in. Should have her up and running by noon tomorrow.
Jim
69C
70B
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Hunt<mailto:paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: James Schulte<mailto:schultejim@msn.com> ;
Mgs@Autox.Team.Net<mailto:Mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 3:07 AM
Subject: Re: MGB GT Springs on an MGC
There were at least three different spec springs used on MGB GTs over the
years, and one of them was used on roadster for a while. Whilst in theory
using GT springs on a roadster or RB springs on a CB can give a firmer ride
and less roll it does so at the expense of a higher ride height. But more
importantly, from owners experiences with replacement springs even the
'correct' ones are far harder than the originals, often meaning that they
cannot get the check straps installed without putting a lot of extra weight
in the boot, and when they have done so the tail of the car is sticking
right up in the air. This is very wrong, the normal weight of the car - as
long as all the running gear is installed - should be enough to compress
the
springs more than enough to get the straps on and the rear shackles
installed.
PaulH.
> I was told that I should order MGB GT springs for my MGC. Is this
correct
and
> if not, what should I order?
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