In most cases to help the springs, a very good diet for the driver will also
work.
----- Original Message -----
From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
To: 'Tom Ambrose' <tambrose@tir.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 2:12 PM
Subject: RE: Spit rear sag resolution
>
> 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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