[TR] TR4A springs

[davehogye]

You're welcome John. 
Greg Lemon mentions making sure that all the bushing be in good order and adding a sway bar. 
This is good advice. Refreshing the suspension completely can be very worth while. I'd always start there if it's needed. 
An anti-sway bar or thicker bar if you already have one, can work wonders for handling and maintain good ride quality . 
Personally, I don't think going lower would make the car uncomfortable. You'd have to go pretty heavy on the springs to make the ride harsh. 
The techs at Moss should be able to provide good info on what to expect. They don't sell really stiff springs. Only 15 or 20% stiffer than stock. I think they are 350 or 375# for the front. I have 580# on my TR3 racer. The ride and handling is great, even on the street. It's firm, but not harsh. 

Dave H. 


----- Original Message -----

From: john-marie at sbcglobal.net 
To: "davehogye" <dlhogye at comcast.net> 
Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 7:34:32 PM 
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A springs 

Dave, 
Thanks for the info on Revington. Lowering the car wasn't in the plan, but you never know. I appreciate your response. 
John 

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On Jun 8, 2017, at 5:49 PM, davehogye < dlhogye at comcast.net > wrote: 




Hi Jerry. 
John, if you do lower the car with springs and the camber needs to be adjusted beyond the factory capabilities, RevingtonTR in the UK makes an adjustable upper fulcrum pin that allows much adjustment. You would not have to shorten the upper control arms. 
I have the kit on my TR3. It's a very good product. 
I saw a RevingtonTR kit on eBay recently, so check there first if it interests you. 
Also, if you'd like for information about RevingtonTR, check out their website. They sell some really neat performance parts. 

Good luck, 
Dave H. 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Jerry Van Vlack" < jerryvv at roadrunner.com > 
To: john-marie at sbcglobal.net 
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net 
Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 11:01:41 AM 
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A springs 

I use the GoodParts 1" lower springs front and back. While the ride is 
acceptable to me other may say differently, a smooth ride is not what I've 
ever experienced in a TR, but that's OK with me. Best ride would be stock 
springs. If you do decide to go with the lower springs keep in mind you will 
need to do some modification to the upper front control arms to get the 
correct front camber adjustment. With no shims on the bottom I had too much 
positive camber, I needed to shorten the upper control arms to get a bit of 
negative camber. 
JVV 

-----Original Message----- 
From: john-marie at sbcglobal.net 
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 11:49 AM 
To: triumphs at autox.team.net 
Subject: [TR] TR4A springs 

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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