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1. Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "ronking" <ronking@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 21:32:50 -0800; I seem to recall a recent thread regarding rear leaf spring replacements either ending up raising or lowering the car. As this is my next area of restoration/repair can I get some feedback? TIA Ron K; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00105.html (7,367 bytes)
2. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:35:46 -0600; When the rear of the car sits too low it can bottom out the suspension on bumps or potholes and can extricate your exhaust system while traversing a speed bump. This is the problem which most often s; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00106.html (10,449 bytes)
3. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 10:03:14 -0000; Lots of complaints from the US over some time about too-hard springs making it difficult to get them installed as well as too high a ride height. I've bought sets in the UK in the past with no proble; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00111.html (8,475 bytes)
4. RE: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Larry list account" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 06:59:03 -0700; One solution to the new 'too high' leaf springs is to have your old ones re-arched. Measure your ride height, determine where you want to be, remove the springs and take them to a spring shop. Tell t; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00113.html (8,286 bytes)
5. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 09:35:57 -0700; Yes, its common for the new leaf springs to raise the rear of the car by as much as 1 1/2". However, to fix that, there are lowering kits available. They are blocks and extended u-bolts and are a bit; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00115.html (8,291 bytes)
6. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 11:30:53 -0600; Aw, shux. By the time I put all my stuff in the boot it doesn't need Lessee, I got two folding chairs - needed for club outings. Tool kit - self explanitory. Survival kit - not nearly as much stuff a; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00117.html (9,494 bytes)
7. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 10:26:31 -0800; That works unless the reason you're replacing the old ones is broken leafs (leaves?). I suppose even then they could do something. On the "too high" topic, I replaced my rear springs (for the reason; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00122.html (8,308 bytes)
8. RE: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Larry list account" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 19:06:48 -0700; Yup, even then they can do something. Spring shops build springs. If you have a broken leaf they can replace it. Been there done that. Larry Hoy; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00153.html (7,991 bytes)
9. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Richard Poole" <richp@poolelan.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 20:11:11 -0600; I recently replaced the fron and rear springs in my '74 B, and with the 185/70R14 tires, the car finally looks "right". The car is level from front to rear, balanced from side to side, and the handli; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00155.html (9,710 bytes)
10. RE: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Larry list account" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 07:18:18 -0700; Rich has a great point. If you buy Moss rear springs and the car sits too high, perhaps it is time to buy Moss front springs too...... Larry Hoy; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00167.html (8,610 bytes)
11. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2003 08:55:40 -0600; I did that. My '69 B sat lower in the front with the new springs! Moss took the new ones back. I suppose that batch wasn't right. Here's something interesting; with new V8 front A-arm bushings, the c; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00168.html (7,833 bytes)
12. RE: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Larry list account" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 07:57:43 -0700; Charlie, did you have the weight of the car on the tires when you tightened the bushing? If not, the bushings are holding up your car. They won't last long that way, too much torque on them. Larry Ho; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00169.html (8,216 bytes)
13. Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "wcameyer" <wcameyer@email.msn.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 11:30:02 -0700; The rear springs on Battler, my '67 roadster are rather flat. I do have the option of taking the springs off a '74 CB GT. Thought that although stiffer, I do weigh 210, and they are a bit old. Howeve; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00686.html (7,151 bytes)
14. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 13:38:06 -0500; it's the weight differential. The RB roadster had all that extra RB weight Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.teglerizer.com The rear springs on Battler, my '67 roadster are rather flat. I do have t; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00687.html (7,576 bytes)
15. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 20:21:32 -0000; Early *RB* roadsters had the same springs as the RB GT, then they reverted back to 6-leaf (or 5-leaf plus bottom plate). The difference in ride height between CB and RB came about from rear spring ha; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00694.html (8,244 bytes)
16. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 15:24:15 -0500; As anyone who has ever hefted one will attest, there is a lot more metal in a rubber bumper than there is rubber in a rubber bumper. Jim; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00697.html (7,929 bytes)
17. Fw: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 20:34:34 -0000; PaulH http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk height cross-member only the; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00698.html (8,754 bytes)
18. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 16:47:24 -0500; I believe that the 7 leaf spring arches differently because the RB cars have the spring mounts closer together. I've been going through the replacment spring routine with my '72 GT. It's been a hass; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00701.html (8,482 bytes)
19. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 23:42:31 -0700; If I'm not mistaken, the mount on the RB is also slightly different...; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00729.html (7,375 bytes)

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