[Fot] Mk 1 swing spring

[Mike Harmuth]

Yes it does. I upgraded a 72 MKV Spitfire to a swing spring set up. Changes
included the axles from a 1500, longer (flex) brake lines (upgraded to
braided while I was there). I also had to make an adapter, IIRC, it was a
3/4" -1" D ring, to extend the parking brake cable. The car already had a
3.89 diff with the 4 stud vs 6 stud spring retainer on top.
My son seems to like the way it handles, the race spit has spoiled me on
street cars and cornering.

mike h

On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 11:02 PM Mark J Bradakis via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> On 12/3/20 11:53 AM, Dennis Walje via Fot wrote:
> > Merry Christmas to all.
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience with a “swing spring” upgrade for a Mk 1
> GT6?  (Non roto-flex)
> >
> > I am looking for best way to deal with rear camber extremes on my 68
> GT6. The rear suspension at completely stock at this time.
> >
> > Any ideas on what is best?  I found a part number in the Kastner
> performance manual but cannot locate retailer.
> >
> > How about a camber compensator?  Rear spring is original, so probably
> due to replace.
> >
>
> As I recall the later style swing spring requires longer axles.
>
> mjb.
>
>
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