Hi Mike,
I've been fighting this same problem since the purchase of our '79 Midget
last November. We've replaced both the front and rear springs, with little
effect on the lean. Our conclusion is that the PO had been in an accident
(there are other signs), and bent the front driver's side shock mount up and
in towards the engine, causing that side to sit lower and forcing excessive
negative camber on that wheel. This is clearly seen when we put the front
end on jack stands and let the wheels hang.
We used lowering blocks in the rear springs, and put the shorter, stiffer
springs in front, but it caused a lot of scraping on the low front wheel.
Our solution, at least until we decide to tackle the bent frame, is to
reinstall the taller stock front spring on the low side, but trimmed down a
bit to make the car level. To resolve the camber problem, we're using
offset bushings to decrease the negative camber on the damaged side and
increase it on the opposite side to match.
Obviously the handling is a little wierd with the two different springs, but
it's proved to be a relatively inexpensive fix, considering the
alternatives.
Hope that helps
Jeff
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> From: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>
> To: Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: More Questions
> Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 21:04:05 EST
>
>My 78 1500 Midget was leaning to the drivers side. Decided to replace the
>springs on both sides. The car still leans to the drivers side. I realize
>that at 6' 245lbs it'll lean when Im in it but not when Im standing behind
it
>!!!! Any suggestions ? Oh Yea, I added the Spax setup also !
>
>Thanks
>Mike
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