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Re: [TR] uprated rear leaf springs

To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> BX1Iesd42OhBTklppvYJz1ohKSm3ljYw5hNlYuMsBsMIMN2PEx48Cq2cI1rXyVI/xNiD6k0 qH90AcepOhDpVwSrxoHnX4nAoxY8tsclsEywSfMKFoMSe06klxEObT7nx5H9vLzKP/uQyRu zZiWI8jVgxcyRYq4Sl63A==
Subject: Re: [TR] uprated rear leaf springs
From: John Macartney <johnbmacartney@gmx.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:32:06 +0000
Cc: Triumphs <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
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If you want a stiffer ride, I=E2=80=99d opt for adjustable dampers. An uprat=
ed stiffer spring might be too firm. If a rigid axle, stiffer springs potent=
ially lead to evermore skittish back ends as well. Don=E2=80=99t ask how I k=
now this. WareBe

Jonmac

> On 22 Jan 2025, at 20:10, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>=20
> I see that Racestorations has uprated rear leaf springs.  Is there a compa=
ny in the US that makes these?
> =20
> I=E2=80=99m not going racing, just want a little stiffer ride.  And not lo=
wered, either.  Those cars are already low!
> =20
> And is this a good idea?

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ou want a stiffer ride, I=E2=80=99d opt for adjustable dampers. An uprated s=
tiffer spring might be too firm. If a rigid axle, stiffer springs potentiall=
y lead to evermore skittish back ends as well. Don=E2=80=99t ask how I know t=
his. WareBe</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Jonmac</div><di=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:black">I see that Racestorations=
 has uprated rear leaf springs.&nbsp; Is there a company in the US that make=
s these?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:black">I=E2=80=99m not going rac=
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hose cars are already low!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:black">And is this a good idea?<=
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