Mike and All,
I have heard reference to these 300# springs. What are they compared to the
original and where do I find a set??
N.A. Campiglia III
Abilene, TX
'67 Spitfire MKIII
'74 Spitfire 1500
http://camalott.com/~spitdrvr
----- Original Message -----
From: MikeC <mikech@sprynet.com>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 10:58 PM
Subject: back-up switch and front suspension rebuild
>
> Thanks to everyone that offered me a reverse switch, but I found a
> expandable rubber plug that did the job.
> I completed the front suspension rebuild today and all I can say is - Holy
> Shit!! I should have done this a long time ago. Its like having a new car.
> Rundown of parts-
> Poly bushing, KYB shocks, competition springs (300 #), rebuild trunions,
new
> rack boots, new tie rods and ball joints. Re-arched rear spring and KYB
> shocks previously done to the rear.
> The car feels very tight now, no more wallow through the turns. All the
> bushings were badly rotted, the lower shock bushing were worn through,
metal
> to metal. I had to cut off three of the control arm bolts with a cut off
> wheel because the bolts rusted to the metal sleeves. I gave everything a
> liberal coating of anti-seize so this doesn't happen again. I have one of
> those small 12 ton shop presses from Harbor Freight, it popped out all the
> old bushing in about two minutes, and with three pieces of 1/2" bar stock.
> it doubles as a handy spring compressor to remove the top plate from the
old
> spring. Works wonders on u-joints as well.
> I can highly recommend the 300# springs. The ride is just like I like it,
> stiff but not bone jarring. I was afraid that they would lower the front
of
> the car, but the ride height is actually a bit higher than before. I
decided
> not to use the 1500 springs I had gotten because I was afraid they would
> raise it too high. It may settle a bit, but it looks like I could make a
> spacer to fit between the top of the upper spring plate and the upper
mount
> on the car to gain about 1/2" of height.
> Tomorrow - 4 wheel alignment.
> MikeC
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