A lot of times that type of sag can be fixed by removing the spring and
refitting an new center rubber pad and rubber buttons between leaves. The
rubber wears away more on the drivers side because of the additional weight
always riding on that side. The other thing to try after doing the above it
to swap the spring around when putting it back so any uneven wear in the
spring itself will eventually equal out.
Ralph Jannelli
'65 Spit MKII
'72 Spit MKIV
'80 TR8 DHC
President of Triumph Club of the Carolinas
----- Original Message -----
From: <Metallian6@aol.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 12:23 AM
Subject: Rear spring sag??????
>
> I noticed yesterday that the passenger side rear had clearance between the
> tire and fender well. On the driver side rear the tire is inside the
fender
> well. Could my rear spring be going? I think Judas would be much happier
if
> he were level again.
>
> Jamie
> 1979 Spitfire 1500 (Judas)
> 1976 Spitfire 1500 (Future restoration)
> 1962 AH Sprite (Current restoration)
> Web site link: <A
> HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/darkside/mycar.html";>1962 Austin-Healey
> Sprite Restoration
> </A>
>
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