[TR] TR4A springs

[Randall]

I ran with both front and rear bars from ADDCO on my 59 TR3A for many years.
On the street, I felt that the rear bar did help a little bit.  Not as much
as the front bar, but some.  I had also taken some steps to get more effect
from the front and less from the rear, like using hard nylon bushings up
front and leaving the rubber bushings a bit loose in the rear.  Some changes
in tire pressure helped too (sorry, don't recall where I was on tire
pressure but that will depend on what tires & wheels you are running
anyway).  I was actually looking to get a stiffer bar up front (Richard
Goode said he could bend one for me) when the car got wrecked.

 

However, on the track, it was definitely better without the rear bar.

 

But a TR3A is somewhat different than a 4A (even one with a solid rear
axle), so YMMV.

 

-- Randall

 

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From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rye
Livingston
Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:09 PM
To: glemon at neb.rr.com
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net; john-marie at sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A springs

 

I'm in the process of installing a sway bar on the front of my TR3A.  I
believe Moss has a rear sway bar available.  I was told don't bother with
the one on the back.  Even the guys racing TR3s in vintage don't run them.
Waste of  money.  

 

With that said, it will be interesting to hear what others say.  Again, I've
been told that.  I don't know first hand at all.  I just want my car not to
lean so much when hard cornering and was told a front sway bar is the way to
go.

 

Regards,

Rye

Activities Chairman

Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club

1960 TR3A

 

 

 


On Jun 08, 2017, at 04:06 PM, glemon at neb.rr.com wrote:

Go with stock dprings, make sure shocks and bushings are in good order as
well, it will both ride and handle well, if you want it to feel sportier fit
a front rear swaybar kit from addco, corners flatter which helps the rear
suspension and axles have an easier job, without much sacrifice in ride.

Greg Lemon
TR250

---- Tom Walling <pdqtr6 at comcast.net> wrote: 



If you're looking for comfort, avoid the performance kit. One of the factors
that affects ride is spring length. A longer spring has more "travel" in it,
thus soaking-up more energy when the car goes over a bump or dip. Also,
performance / competition springs are stiffer. The result is a ride that is
even more ox-cart like than stock (if that's even possible!).

 

 

> 

> On June 8, 2017 at 11:49 AM john-marie at sbcglobal.net wrote:

> 

> Am replacing the original springs on my TR4A. Looking at what's available,
one vendor is selling a 4 spring "high performance" kit that also lowers
ride height about an inch. Is anyone using these springs? Also, there is a
big difference in price for front and rear pairs of stock type springs from
different vendors. Would greatly appreciate any comments, recommendations,
etc. from anyone with experience with new springs. BTW, I'm looking for the
best ride, am not competing.

> John DeLuca

> 

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