[Healeys] Front coil springs BN4 restoration

[Oudesluys]

As Curtis said, always replace suspension parts like springs, shock 
absorbers, bushes etc. in pairs/per axle, same with brake parts.
As the engine weight is considerably less fit softer and/or shorter 
springs. Get advice from a good customiser about ride height, spring 
rates, damper rates and front suspension alignment: camber/caster, toe 
in/out.
Kees Oudesluijs


Curtis Arndt schreef op 3-5-2015 om 15:41:
> FWIW you need two springs, they should be replaced in pairs.
>
> On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 8:15 PM, Chris Scholz 
> <drscholz at visioncenterpc.com <mailto:drscholz at visioncenterpc.com>> wrote:
>
>     I am starting to reassemble my '59 BN4 after a complete nut and
>     bolt tear-down, and found one of my front coils is cracked
>     significantly.
>
>     I am also swapping in an aluminum V8 and new tranny which will
>     lighten the front by almost 200 lbs.
>
>     Since I need at least one new coil, I could either buy original
>     factory replacements and lower the bottom plate with longer bolts
>     and spacers to get the desired height, or order custom springs
>     based on the new lower front weight. My shop that is helping with
>     the restoration has individual scales for each corner.
>
>     Has anyone else dealt with a lighter car and had custom coils
>     ordered?  Thanks.
>
>     Sent from my iPhone
>     Chris Scholz OD
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