Mike,
I'd definitely replace the rear springs, made a nice difference on my '74,
and it was a relatively easy job. I would not replace the front springs
though, unless you are sure the ones you get have the same spring rate as
the originals. A couple of years ago I had my entire front end rebuilt, and
since I was up to my eyeballs in alligators in the Pentagon at the time, I
had Motorhead in Virginia do it (they only work on LBCs, and are a great
source of parts, much cheaper than Mo$$). The front end rebuild was great,
car drives much better, but it now sits a just a little bit high in the
nose. It took some time before I realized it (we had a rather hectic move),
and when I asked Jeff about it, he said they had since found out that the
only springs available were stiffer than the originals, and when they got
some new ones in at the proper stiffness, he would give me a pair for free
(or replace them free if the car was in the local area). So, given that
regular folks like me can't really check spring rates of coil springs, I
think I would stick with the original front springs.
I've been a Motorhead customer for 15 years now, no affiliation, no
financial or other interest, but they have always done well by me, and their
prices are very competitive (703-573-3140, ask for Larry).
Bob
'74 MG Midget
'90 Porsche 944S2 Cab
-----Original Message-----
From Mike & Missy LeGreve [mailto:mlegreve at powercom.net]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 5:11 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: 74 Midget Suspension Rebuild Suggestion
With winter finally here in Wisconsin and several other projects winding up,
it is nearly time to begin rebuilding the suspension on my 74 midget. I
have decided to stick with lever shocks (rebuilt by Peter C) and replace
most front and rear parts.
With nearly 60,000 miles, should I replace the front or rear springs? They
are not physically broken, but is there any way to test whether they should
be replaced? Any other suggestions for a solid handling car would be
greatly appreciated.
Anyone find any specials on suspension rebuild kits? Right now I am leaning
toward purchase of everything except shocks from Victoria British.
mike legreve
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