Jari,
I've seen that happen when using alloy wheels that are too thick for the
stud length. THe bolts didn't shear off but rather the nuts stripped
right off the threads.
Longer studs solved the problem.
Joe
Jari Tabell wrote:
>
> Lindberg, Andrew (MN12) wrote:
> >
> > Tom --
> >
> > Excuse me for asking, but why do you want to replace the spitfire front
> > suspension with a Mustang II unit? My assumption was (is) that the Spitifre
> > unit is quite capable, at least as far as handling is concerned. Isn't it
> > capable of handling the extra weight of the V8? (Although it copes with the
> > less-than-svelte six in the GT6.) ... snip
>
> Look: http://personal.inet.fi/koti/jtabell/LINK1.JPG
>
> That happened on the race track with 1147cc engine. Car required also
> some panel beating in addition to new vertical link... After that
> incident I decided to replace them from both sides with brand new ones.
>
> Anyway... they're worth checking in every Spitfire as the handling is a
> bit affected when they break.
>
> Jari Tabell
>
> http://personal.inet.fi/koti/jtabell
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