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Spit rear sag resolution

To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Spit rear sag resolution
From: "Tom Ambrose" <tambrose@tir.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 12:57:09 -0400charset="iso-8859-1"
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <000f01befc69$60ef1740$5156dacd@oemcomputer>
My original problem:

"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."

I did put in the third spring and it did reduce the sag even more. Now its
about only 1/4 "
lower on the driver's side (Of course when I put my 260 # in the seat, that
may increase).
Before the other three corners were within 1/4 " of each other.
Now the front end is about 1 " higher than the rear. Another day for that
issue.

The third spring is an interesting one: it has only three leaves, but they
are thick. The box
has three additional spacers (looks like pieces of old spring).

I tried to thank those who gave me advice off line, but if I missed you,
thanks or thanks again.

Tom
Michigan




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