Thanks Joe. I was concerned that it may have been someone's "cheap/easy
fix" for a weakened rear leaf spring.
Regards,
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
To: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
Cc: "Spitfire Mail List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: Front suspension question
>
> Aha! Deja Vu!
>
> Ed, that is exactly the same question I asked when I tore down the GT6 I
used for the chassis on Tiny TIm.
>
> The consensus is that the spacer is normal and is there for balancing the
stance of the car. Apparently the weight of the driver makes
> the left side sag a bit and the spacer compensates for it.
>
> If you want another one, I have a spare! :)
>
> Joe
>
> Edward Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > In disassembling the suspension on the '72 GT6, the left hand side of
the
> > shock/spring assembly had a 1/2" aluminum spacer while the right hand
side
> > had none.
> > Any suggestions as to why the PO would have done this?
> >
> > Ed Hamilton
>
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