Toby Atwater wrote:
>
> OK brakes are done, thanks to all who helped with my rotor problems
> Next on the list, Springs.
>
> To my surprise, front springs aren't that costly, so I have decided to not
> postpone my spring work. I would have thought that installing springs would
>be a
> major pain, but while working on those discs, I foresaw the job to be fairly
> simple. Now my question is, will specialized tools be needed to install new
>front
> springs? Will I need to compress the spring in order to fit it (using a jack)
>? And
> thirdly the spring itself, can anyone tell me what the stock springs are
>rated at?
> and what springs should I replace them with? I do believe I want something a
>tad
> stiffer then stock, but you may be able to set me straight.
Toby
The front springs come outwithout the use of special tools.
Just undo the top trunion nut, lower the A arm all the way down and pop
the spring out.
There will be almost no tension on it at this point.
Installing a new spring may need the assistance of your foot to pop in
back in. Jack up the A arm and replace the trunion nut.
Up rated springs are a matter of choice.
If you use it on the street, stick with stock.
Lower springs help in handling but hurt the exhaust pipe.
Stiffer springs make for a stiffer ride.
Well at my age (no spring chicken anymore) I get enough assitice or
numbutt after about 3 hours on the road in my Sprite. That time was down
to less than 2 hours in my 59 which had a stiffer lower suspension.
The age of the body (driving) determines the rating of the spring!
--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
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