FWIW, I do not like the looks of a "raised" Healey at all. A low slung
Healey is beautiful----------------------just skirt around the road
obstacles.
> [Original Message]
> From: Mark and Kathy <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 8/5/05 8:05:00 AM
> Subject: Raising Front Suspension
>
> Listers,
> This months Healey Marque magazine has an article regarding raising the
front
> suspension
> with after market "spring donuts" if you will, in order to obtain about
3/4
> inch at the front
> brace and 7/16 inch at the exhaust. In the rear a loss of about a 1/2
inch
> was obtained.
> These rubber inserts sit on top of the front springs. The owner states
that
> the car feels a
> little firmer but no noticable loss of control.
>
> Is it worth messing with the geometry of these cars to acquire such a
small
> amount of clearance.
> I just happen to be at this point in my restoration and any input would be
> helpful.
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