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Re: Spitfire redux: leaf spring sag?

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Subject: Re: Spitfire redux: leaf spring sag?
From: Bschwartz@encad.com (Barry Schwartz)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 09:41:01 -0800
Martin writes:   < snip >
>regarding my š74 Spit leaf spring.  Išve got what seems to be a little too
much negative camber and sag in my rear end < snip >
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You've discovered the most common problem (aside from rust) with all later
model Spitfires.  The springs tend to sag (or even break) within a couple
years leading to the problem you have discovered.  The only cure is to have
the spring re-arched, or replaced with a new one.  If you do replace it
don't discard the clamping plate, housing and rubber insert as these no
longer come with the spring's new and will have to be re-used with the
replacement spring.

( BTY I enjoy my JVC and special ported bass custom speaker assy in the rear
area also) :-)


Barry Schwartz
Bschwartz@encad.com (work)
Bschwart@pacbell.net (home)
(San Diego)
70' Spitfire (major surgery almost done) ,  72'-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70'GT6+    


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