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Re: LBC week, leaf springs

To: Gary Burrell <garyb@pentek.com>
Subject: Re: LBC week, leaf springs
From: "G.J." <johnsong@is2.dal.ca>
Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 10:15:21 -0300 (ADT)
On Fri, 16 May 1997, Gary Burrell wrote:

> Dave,
> 
> I agree with Larry above.  One other thing you might want to consider is
> using nylatron bushings on the shackle.  You can also use them on the
> pads,
> depending on how much you want to trade performance for comfort.  The 
> Nylatron bushings have little/no give so they locate the spings better
> and don't allow any side to side movement.  When I did my car I went
> with
> uprated lowered springs front and rear with nylatron bushings all around
> and the difference in handling was fantastic, however some people say
> doing this causes a harsher ride, but I haven't noticed (It not like an
                                  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> MGB has a land yacht type ride in the first place.) 

Yes Gary, but you must also mention you have tube shocks front and rear!
Makes a big difference in the ride of your car.  When you let me drive
your car a couple of years ago, I found it drove like a caddy compared to
my 'B!

Greg
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