Tom, I have the same problem with a TR6 I bought recently. Even so, my springs
have some expander gizmos on them which you can put between the middle of the
spring and turn to expand the width. These can't cost too much and seem to help
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maybe one on the driver's side. However, I discovered my TR6 never received the
factory correction additional metal ring to pop on one end to correct too much
rear wheel camber. And I also discovered my rubber insulator rings which go on
top and bottom of the springs were worn and collapsed. You may wish to check if
you have any similar situation with your Spit.
And, you might think about getting new springs, new rubber insulators, and a new
metal ring if Triumph put one out for the Spit. I don't know about Spits, but
Moss puts out the competition springs for the TR6 which are supposedly stiffer
and maybe ride higher. But then, maybe if I just lose a few pounds my Triumph
will not sag as much on the driver's side! Good Luck, D. Michael
Jerome Judge wrote:
> Hi Tom:
>
> Regular shocks will have no effect on the ride height. I think Victoria
> British has new rear springs for around $100.00. My advise is to pick
> one of these up. The cost is not that much more than air shocks. As an
> option you can take your spring to a spring shop and have the arch
> brought back up to specs. Here again the cost is probably not that much
> different from a new spring but it might be worth checking out.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jerry Judge
>
> Tom Ambrose wrote:
> >
> > My Spit (like so many others) has a definite lean toward the driver side of
> > the car. I've looked at the archives at it appears that some have attempted
> > a fix with air shocks and others have replaced the rear spring. Well, I
> > replaced the rear spring with another used one and it reduced the sag by
> > about 1/2. I do have a third spring installed in my parts car which is
> > level.
> >
> > But my question is (before I go through this again): Has anybody with this
> > malady, just replaced the shocks and cured the problem? I mean regular
> > shocks. I do have a set of Spax on the parts car.
> >
> > Tom
> > Michigan (Battle of Brits tomorrow near Detroit!)
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