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Re: Spitfire rear suspension compensator

To: Barry Schwartz <bschwartz@encad.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire rear suspension compensator
From: Paul Cormier <compubbs@nbnet.nb.ca>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 17:34:11 -0300
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <3.0.1.32.19970828055725.009027c0@100.105.1.7> <3.0.1.32.19970829072252.008ffa40@100.105.1.7>
Barry Schwartz wrote:
> 
> >> I don't know of anybody that manufactures camber compensators, but it's
> >> just as easy, and you'll get better results by simply replacing your
> >> existing spring with a MK4, 1500 swing spring assembly -
> >
> >Yes but to do so, don't you also need to change the axle shafts and
> >shock abosorbers?
> *********************************************
> Paul,
> Nope, just change the spring, spring pad and clamp, block off the unused
> holes in the diff. and your set. You can change the axles, if you want the
> wider track, and the diff. if you want a stronger rear end but it's not
> necessary.  Shocks are all the same -

Will changing the spring to a 71-80 model improve handling?  Is it worth
it?

..Paul

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