[Tigers] rear leaf springs

[Jim Sencindiver]

My recommendation is to replace both sides.  If one side has had enough
use/abuse to fail, the other side is probably not far behind!
 Jim Sencindiver

B382100451/TAC 448
http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/sencindiver_j/default.asp


On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Bill Lawrence <billlawrence at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Greetings Tiger fans,
>
> My 1965 Sunbeam Tiger's passenger side rear master leaf has snapped.  I am
> sure it is original to the vehicle, and cannot imagine why it would let go
> after 40+ years of use.  It is funny because that side of the car always
> seems
> to have traction problems during spirited take offs too. Would anyone have
> a
> recommendation on where to find replacement leaves or a stock rear leaf
> assembly available?  I see the Victoria British (I know I know) has rear
> leaf
> assemblies available.  Anyone try their suspension parts lately?  Dale's
> has
> been contacted.  Should one attempt to repair a single side or would it be
> recommended to go for a set?
>
> Any other direct replacements known in the after market would also be
> helpful.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Bill Lawrence
> B9473246LRX