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Re: '74 Midget Rear Springs

To: SSWARIN@aol.com
Subject: Re: '74 Midget Rear Springs
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 21:32:55 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Steve...

The unibody structure while strong in
some ways, also seems to take a "set"
over time, normally to the "driver's" side.

It's more "body twist" then anything else.
and I am afraid to say, is perfectly normal.
In RHD cars, the right side invariably sits
lower than the left.

Of course, this assumes no broken springs, etc. 

You can further check this
out by fitting the left spring on the right
side and vice-versa, before laying out
for new rear springs that will not cure
the "problem" and which you may very
well simply not need.

You can "raise" one side by using a lowering kit on the other and while
it
will help the "list", it will also change
the "springiness" to some small extent
as well. 

Alternatively, you can visit a professional
spring shop and see what adjustments
they MAY be able to make in terms of
"arc", etc. to help offset this "body twist".




Cap'n. Bob 
     '60 :{)

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