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Re: Spitfire redux: leaf spring sag?

To: Martin_A._Secrest@NEB.VOA.GOV
Subject: Re: Spitfire redux: leaf spring sag?
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:14:41 +0500 (EST)
Cc: Scions of Stanpart <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On 22 Jan 1997 Martin_A._Secrest@NEB.VOA.GOV wrote:

> 
> One more thing ... regarding my š74 Spit leaf spring.  Išve got what seems to 
>be a
> little too much negative camber and sag in my rear end...Before I dig
> into a spring replacement job, are there other potential causes I ought to 
>rule out first?

In short, probably not. While you're replacing the spring, you might check
shock and rear trunnion bushings, but the level of sag your car displays
almost always indicates a tired spring.

--Andy

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