>Brad Richardson
>Portland, Oregon
>
>I have a 1979 spitfire, in remarkable shape. However, we have noticed
>that it doesn't sit level. It has new shocks, and a new rear spring.
>The tires and wheels are the same size.
>
>The passenger side of the car sits higher than the drivers side. The
>passenger side front is about 1/2 inch higher than the drivers side
>front. The passenger side rear is about 2 inches higher than the
>drivers side rear.
>
Have you had the rear toe-in (alignment) checked? I've found that after many
years of work and abuse, the shims have either gone missing, or the metal
where the radius arm bolts to the body have stretched. In any event, before
spending piles and piles on new parts - check the rear alignment. It also
can adjust the rear driving height and camber.
Have you ever noticed that it sits lower if you drive it in reverse rather
than push it? Its the toe-in.
Wayne Burton
1963 Triumph Spitfire4
1966 Triumph 2000
1954 Austin A40 Somerset
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