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Re: Spitfire rear suspension compensator

To: Paul Cormier <compubbs@nbnet.nb.ca>
Subject: Re: Spitfire rear suspension compensator
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 16:34:34 +0600 (EDT)
Cc: Barry Schwartz <bschwartz@encad.com>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Fri, 29 Aug 1997, Paul Cormier wrote:

> 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 -
> > >
> > ...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?

Yes, but it's probably best to add the heavier front anti-roll bar from
that same donor '71-'80 as well.

--Andy

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