I believe the modification was to include the spacer. The parts manual
seems to show it as part of the spring assembly, which makes sense since it
is held by the bolt that goes through the center of the spring.
Randall
On Friday, February 26, 1999 5:25 PM, Musson, Carl
[SMTP:musson@satie.arts.usf.edu] wrote:
>
> Note that at TS26904 there was a modification to the springs to
accommodate
> for this imbalance. I am not sure if the driver's side was made stiffer
or
> the passenger side softer, but the net effect of either is the "level
with
> the road" concept. This might account for no spacer in some cars.
>
> (Info from the Piggott book)
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Thompson [mailto:miket@urgrgcc.edu]
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 1999 3:13 PM
> To: angelia cole; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: ???????????rear springs TR3a
>
>
> Hi Shannon,
> Yes there is supposed to be a spacer on the passenger side.
> The purpose is
> to lower the passenger side of the car, so when the car is
> driven (raced)
> with only driver on board the car and suspension is level
> and has the
> correct geometry.
> Cheers and good luck,
> Mike Thompson
> 59 Triumph TR3A
> 73 Triumph GT6
> 78 Jaguar XJ6L
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