Are there any heavier duty springs available that would be less prone (or
immune) to the sagging problem? My Spitfire has this problem too which I
will be addressing in the very near future.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Ambrose [mailto:tambrose@tir.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 9:57 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Spit rear sag resolution
My original problem:
"My Spit (like so many others) has a definite lean toward the driver side of
the car. I've looked at the archives at it appears that some have attempted
a fix with air shocks and others have replaced the rear spring. Well, I
replaced the rear spring with another used one and it reduced the sag by
about 1/2. I do have a third spring installed in my parts car which is
level."
I did put in the third spring and it did reduce the sag even more. Now its
about only 1/4 "
lower on the driver's side (Of course when I put my 260 # in the seat, that
may increase).
Before the other three corners were within 1/4 " of each other.
Now the front end is about 1 " higher than the rear. Another day for that
issue.
The third spring is an interesting one: it has only three leaves, but they
are thick. The box
has three additional spacers (looks like pieces of old spring).
I tried to thank those who gave me advice off line, but if I missed you,
thanks or thanks again.
Tom
Michigan
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