Ahem. Once again I shall refrain.
Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
> > In most cases to help the springs, a very good diet for the driver will
> also
> > work.
>
> Hey Fred!
> What about those among us who are already skinny? ;-)
>
> Laura G.
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
> > To: 'Tom Ambrose' <tambrose@tir.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 2:12 PM
> > Subject: RE: Spit rear sag resolution
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Are there any heavier duty springs available that would be less prone
> (or
> > > immune) to the sagging problem? My Spitfire has this problem too which
> I
> > > will be addressing in the very near future.
> > >
> > > Reid
> > > '79 Spitfire (original owner)
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Tom Ambrose [mailto:tambrose@tir.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 9:57 AM
> > > To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> > > Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Spit rear sag resolution
> > >
> > >
> > > 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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