Gentlemen,
8-1/2" from ground to the top of the door sill at the rear corner of the
door.
Original springs as far as I know. The rear tires do not rub the top of the
inner fender - never.
The weather has been almost bearable. The thermometer soared to 79F
yesterday - reached it again today. Dark glasses and sun-screen. T-shirts
and shorts. I've even increased my intake of salt.
People wave and smile when I go to the store. Men driving kid-loaded SUVs
look on a bit envious.
Happy Holidays!
David C
San Diego
'54 BN1
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Endicott
To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: BN1 Ride height
Michael,
I replaced the springs on my BN1 about three years ago with Moss supplied
parts. The target measurement was 9.5 inches from the ground to the top of
the door sill at the rear corner of the door, per the factory drawing.
After three years the "new" springs have sagged to about 8 3/4 inch at the
same location. At least the rear tires no longer rub the top of the inner
fender. I have heard that some of the newer springs may be better but I
have no way to tell if the ones that I bought were the new and improved
versions.
Mark
Nashville
BN1
----- Original Message -----
From: <Awgertoo@aol.com>
> There is about 7/8" difference in the frame clearance under my car--front
> is
> about 6-1/2" and rear is 5-3/4". I assume that this is due to the leaf
> springs' sagging. I've heard that springs can be re-arched but is this
> the best way
> to go? Seems like a remember discussions on this topic with negative
> comments about aftermarket spring quality. Comments please?
>
> TIA--Michael Oritt, 100 Le Mans
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