Pete,
I would go with caution here. When I bought my BN7 several years ago it came
with new rear spring set from GB. During the resto I installed the set - each
side was a 8 spring assembly but one of them as wider than the others by 1/4 or
so. Not real sure if it was part of the manufactured set or was added later by
someone.
Once on the road the car was a horror to drive. The rear would bounce all over
and side to side almost uncontrollably. On a 150 mile round trip with the car
it was down right dangerous! Took the extra leaf out right away and things are
fine.
My .01
Keith Pennell
> Dennis, I have the same problem with my BN4 as well. A number of the Healey
> specialists in the UK, are converting from a seven leaf, to an eight leaf
> rear spring. The eight leaf rear spring, should provide an extra half inch
>of
> ground clearance and a slightly stiffer ride. You can remove one of your
> current leaves and add it to a new seven leaf set up. That will be one of my
> projects for this winter on my 100-6. Good luck. Cheers, Pete
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