In a message dated 10/31/2006 4:47:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jimmuller@rcn.com writes:
Darrell, a.k.a. TR250Driver (though I don't know what a TR250 has in common
with a Spitfire or GT6 other than the engine) wrote:
> What role do the front springs play?
Jim,
TR250 Driver only refers to one of my cars, although admittedly perhaps my
favorite. My 76 Spitfire 1500, my first Triumph, has suffered the dreaded
drivers side lean for most of it's life. As I said, three spring changes in
the
rear has only resulted in a need for a forth. Although the last was a used
original spring for I became frustrated with the inferior quality of the new
manufacture springs. I even had an extra leaf put in an original spring to
try to address this issue with out success. I am going to say that this
inferior quality of replacement parts may be the issue here more than the
original
design. Compare an original to the replacements and the difference is obvious.
The problem is, if you stand at the rear the car if parked on level ground
it will give you the appearance of leaning to the drivers side. DON'T even
think about parking on a slope for it will be more pronounced. I have floor
drains in both garages and I try to park the Spit accordingly against the
slope.
I must confess that the 76 is what one would call a "Sitter". I really
don't drive it much for I have other Triumphs to tend to. However I would be
pleased to have it sit correctly if possible therefore it may be time to try
the
GT6 spring alternative.
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