Charles,
Im in the process of replacing my springs and shocks(replacing with the
spax setup). If you are taking the springs out, replace ALL the rubber
components. Im in the same boat and was told by everyone to replace
everything. The difference between old and new is unbelievable. You
can order this stuff thru Moss or VB and isn't too expensive. Check out
the Spax conversion setup too(pricy but I heard it makes a ton of
difference).
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From: Charles M. Love
To: Spridgets
Subject: Shocks/Suspension questions
Date: Monday, October 27, 1997 2:46PM
Hello everyone;
I am new to this list and to the Sprite/Midget world. I have recently
purchased a
74 Midget, running and a 73 parts pile.
I have just replaced the leaf springs and general cleaning of the rear
end. I was
checking the shocks (original) and wondering how do you know if they are
good?
This car sat in a field for about 17 years. The shocks seem to be
operating
smoothly, unlike some other rusted parts. They are hard to move, but
move
smoothly. The rubber in the links and everywhere else is mostly shot.
The other question I have is how much do you tighten the bolts which
hold the leaf
springs to the rear axle? I have them pretty tight, but the rubber
bushings which
are above and below the springs look to be compressed and pressed out of
shape.
Is this correct? Are they too tight?
Thanks,
Monty
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