Hi Michael,
I experimented with having springs re arched several years ago. I found that
it was only a temporary solution. The problem is that to re arch the
springs, all that is usually done is to bend them, one way or the other,
beyond their elastic limit. Eventually they bend back and as a result are
usually weaker.
If I were to tackle the issue again I would get the arch correct then take
the springs to a heat treater to have them annealed then hardened and
tempered as appropriate. I believe that that would be the best option.
Bending them cold was just a waste of money.
Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Awgertoo@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 4:30 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: BN1 Ride height
There is about 7/8" difference in the frame clearance under my car--front is
about 6-1/2" and rear is 5-3/4". I assume that this is due to the leaf
springs' sagging. I've heard that springs can be re-arched but is this the
best way
to go? Seems like a remember discussions on this topic with negative
comments about aftermarket spring quality. Comments please?
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