[Healeys] FW: BN4 - 100/6 front suspension

[David Porter]

..in addition, a failure of the rear suspension will also manifest in 
the front ride height.

Dave


On 1/14/2017 7:21 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> Either the frame is twisted or weak because of rust/cracks if there is 
> a difference in ride height left/right in the front but not at the rear.
> However if the front springs are OK and there is the same difference 
> in ride hight left/right both in front and rear, it is most likely a 
> broken/tired/faulty rear leaf spring.
> Another possibility may be a stuck shock absorber but that would be 
> very uncommon. Also check front upper and lower suspension parts for 
> damage.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Op 14-1-2017 om 13:15 schreef John Sims:
>>
>> Can one of you help this person with his problem? Thanks
>>
>> John Sims
>>
>> *From:*Les Mathieson [mailto:mathlynn at bigpond.net.au]
>> *Sent:* Friday, January 13, 2017 6:50 PM
>> *To:* john at healey6.com <mailto:john at healey6.com>
>> *Subject:* BN4 - 100/6 front suspension
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> My name is Les Mathieson, from Paynesville in Australia,
>>
>> I own an 100/6, pictured.
>>
>> You have a great site, just wondering if you could give me some advice.
>>
>> My car has a ride height in the front, basically the right hand side 
>> of the body is about 50mm or 2 inches lower than the right hand side.
>>
>> We have checked most things and nothing was apparent.
>>
>> Therefore we suspected  one of the Coil springs in the front are the 
>> issue. I have them out & we sent them to a pretty reputable spring 
>> maker for testing etc before we bought a new set.
>>
>> Unfortunately the tests showed they were both ok?
>>
>> We are waiting for them to be returned to re-assemble & look for 
>> other causes of the issue.
>>
>> Do you have any clues, insights or comments that might assist?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Les
>>
>> Les Mathieson
>>
>> 4 Araluen Court
>>
>> (PO Box 142)
>>
>> Paynesville
>>
>> VIC 3880
>>
>> 0418106725
>>
>>
>>
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