I would go with the gas shocks. I am contemplating putting them on my 63 as
well. I would like to create a little more clearance for my new wheels on
order, 14x6 with low pros, 50 series tires!! should handle much nicer with
this set up! I installed spring lifters in the front, a small metal unit the
is placed into the spring giving a little more lift and travel without
purchasing new ones, worked great!
Jason
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of BillG
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 8:21 AM
To: Spitlist
Subject: Sagging rear end
Greetings, All.
I'm debating the best way to fix the sag in my '74 Spit. As I see it there
are 3 options: install a new spring, re-curve the existing spring, or
install air shocks. A new spring seems pretty straight forward. Re-curving
a 26 year old spring seems marginal. Would it hold up or just sag again?
Air shocks seem the simplest. I don't plan on building a race car and don't
need Spax shocks set on "rock hard." Air shocks would also allow adjustment
for the times when I need the load capacity. What are the experiences and
opinions of the list?
Bill G
1974 Spitfire
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