> In most cases to help the springs, a very good diet for the driver will
also
> work.
Hey Fred!
What about those among us who are already skinny? ;-)
Laura G.
> ----- 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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