On Wed, 17 Jun 1998, Gambony, Jim wrote:
> While we're on the subject, are the transverse "swing" springs all the
> same, or did were they also changed the same time as the axles? I ask
> because apparently the Mk IV had the shorter axles but the swing spring.
> None of the parts suppliers distinguish between the springs (Mk IV vs
> 1500).
Yes, AFAIK. And I've always wondered if that was why the Mk.IV Spitfires
('71 and '72 in the U.S., before one of our UK listers jumps in to correct
me :-) ) don't seem to suffer as much from fatigued rear springs as do the
later cars with the longer axles. Of course, later U.S. Spitfires also
suffer from increased weight of rear frame extensions and heavier bumpers
and bumper brackets, so that could also be a contributing factor?
--Andy
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