the uprights never changed across all model years.
the long axles cam in in 71 on spits but the swing spring
did not come in till 73.
Yes... the longer axle with the shorter spring created a bit more camber
as the upright would have been leaning in a bit more with the shorter
spring.
BUT..there were two different specs for how far in you were suppose to drive
the oil shield onto the axle. Why?... I'm not sure since the hubs didn't
change either
Paul Tegler
ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "M D "Doc" Nugent" <docnugent@yahoo.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: Spitfire Swing Spring
> --- Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com> wrote:
> > . . . The
> > shorter axles measure 11" between the U joint yoke
> > and the dust shield, the longer ones are 12". . . .
>
> I don't doubt you (and I don't have any here to
> measure), but if the difference in axle length is
> between the u-joint and dust shield and the uprights
> are the same (I think they are), then it seems longer
> axles would require a longer rear spring. Is there
> enough slop in the spring bushings that you can
> mismatch axles and springs without negative
> consequences?
>
> M D "Doc" Nugent
> Renton, WA
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