[Fot] Alternate rear springs for GT6

Paul Ricco paulricco at att.net
Wed Dec 29 16:26:10 MST 2021


www.babcockspring.com

The TR stuff is all very small for most spring shops. These guys have been around since 1916 and do good work. I have have done some business with them in the past with good result.   Worth a phone call to see if they can help. 

Also less than 5 minutes from the front door of the largest Airport in the state. Easy to get to. 

Paul Ricco

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> On Dec 29, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Jason Ostrowski via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I have seen many different types of rear race springs over the years some had less “Leaf’s” some more. (Than stock). I also have a “trick” one that is all one piece made of some kind of composite material that is a fraction of the weight of the typical leaf type, but I have never tried it. 
> So at one time such a part was manufactured. 
> The ones I have had in race use were custom made long ago and lasted forever.  
> Me thinks your best bet would be to test the spring rate of your current one and see if You can have a niche expert add a leaf or redesign, remake, make stiffer.... similar stuff is still used in trucks and trailers etc. 
> Playing with the distance between the two hole ends has also been talked about as way to modify camber. 
> Happy to share any measurements or specific info about the various ones I have if needed. 
> Keep us posted. 
> Jason Ostrowski 
> Friendly Ghost Racing
> 1969 Triumph GT6+ racecars
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>> On Dec 29, 2021, at 9:00 AM, Scott Janzen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone sourced a stiffer rear spring for the GT6, or modified the existing?
>> I’m not really sure what’s on my car, looks close to stock, but I’d like something slightly stiffer.
>> 
>> Scott Janzen
>> GT6
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