Thanks for your reply Dave. I should have said (sorry) that my rear
suspension isn't the standard leaf sprung setup, so I was looking for a
frame of reference to try to figure out how what the previous owner did
sits in relation to the stock setup.
Regards
David
DJoh797014@aol.com wrote:
> After 35+ years all our Tigers and most of our parts are starting
> to sag a bit. I would use the heights as a starting point. But
> with different tire heights and spring sag, you have to take your
> best shot.
>
> Mount your springs and tires. Then bounce the suspension
> several times. Better yet, drive the car. Then measure the
> heights from both sides with your weight in the front seat.
> Both heights should be the same. If you are too low, you
> will have to add leaves or rearch the spring as the spring
> eyes aren't going to move. If too high, wait, they will sag
> with time.
>
> Every car and tastes of the setup is different.
>
> Dave Johnson
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