- 1. Saggy rear-end (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:11:32 -0000
- Its the old story - the Sprite had taken a "list" towards the drivers side. Somone suggested that maybe it was me who was "gravitationally challenged" resulting in a weakened rear spring on that side
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00233.html (6,857 bytes)
- 2. Re: Saggy rear-end (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 10:03:03 -0600
- And mine sags a bit to the passenger side. I tend to think that it is usually a problem with the front suspension. Have someone lift a front corner with their hands (doesn't take much) and watch the
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00235.html (6,943 bytes)
- 3. Re: Saggy rear-end (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 17:08:47 -0000
- Hi David, I am inclined to agree with you - it may well be caused by the front end rather than the rear springs. The reason I put up the message is that there has been so much comment / concern expre
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00237.html (7,860 bytes)
- 4. Re: Saggy rear-end (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 15:19:09 -0500
- As another data point, I had exactly the same experience with my '74 Midget this summer. I noted a sag to the driver's side and had the rear springs swapped. Guess what? It still sags to the driver's
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00241.html (6,923 bytes)
- 5. Re: Saggy rear-end (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 20:27:11 -0000
- I suspect it is either the front springs taking a differential compression or the body tub itself adopts a slight twist. I don't think it matters but it is noticable if you ever follow yourself on th
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00243.html (7,589 bytes)
- 6. Re: Saggy rear-end (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:35:08 -0600
- Especially troublesome when you don't know whether you are coming or going... David Lieb 1972 RWA Midget 2002 GTI for Trish to beat me at autocross with
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00247.html (6,955 bytes)
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