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1. Spring Question (score: 1): Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 16:56:01 -0400; Don't ask me why I'm raising this question...it'd take too long to answer. For a rear leaf spring from an MGB Roadster or an MGB-GT: Other than the extra leaf, are there any other differences between; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01128.html (7,343 bytes)
2. Re: Spring Question (score: 1): Author: wizardz@maxinter.net; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 17:16:20 -0400; not only are they arc'ed differently, pay close attention to the length of each spring leaf. CB and RB model years as well as coupe and GT vary: 1) leaf count 2) different leaves within the spring va; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01131.html (8,228 bytes)
3. Re: Spring Question (score: 1): Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:20:34 -0400; Glad to know I'm not the only one. <g> Guess that explains why the rear of my car is so darn much higher than the front. =J= Living and learning...and paying for it.; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01163.html (7,561 bytes)
4. RE: Spring Question (score: 1): Author: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 08:29:34 -0400; FWIW, when I first got my B roadster about 11 years ago, one of the then just starting out local MG parts specialists (we all know them now so no names will be mentioned. Unless they want to give me; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01185.html (8,469 bytes)
5. Re: Spring Question (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 20:59:16 +0100; Different springs also have different spring-rates i.e. harder/softer, even with the same number of leaves. I put RBs on my CB roadster to cure tyres fouling outer arches following a conversion from; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01286.html (8,592 bytes)
6. Spring question (score: 1): Author: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:58:33 -0400; Does anyone know what if any difference there is between the rear spring of a chrome bumper MGB and that of a rubber bumper MGB ?; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01619.html (7,641 bytes)
7. Re: Spring question (score: 1): Author: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:34:50 -0400; You will likely get a better answer soon. But I would guess so as the ride heights are different to make the rubber bumper meet federal ride height standards. Larry Larry Macy 78 Midget Keep your to; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01623.html (8,247 bytes)
8. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:50:24 -0400; There's a great deal of difference. 1) Rubber bumber rear springs have 7 leaves. Chrome bumber cars only have 6. 2) Rubber bumber cars have a steeper arch in the spring, resulting in a higher ride he; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01637.html (8,163 bytes)
9. Re: Spring question (score: 1): Author: wizardz@maxinter.net; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:38:38 -0400; close Jason but not quite... the 7/6 leaf count is split between the roadsters and the GT's 6 - roadster 7 on the GT's (extra weight) the RB CB model years have different lengths for the individual l; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01641.html (8,847 bytes)
10. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 18:38:29 -0400; So, this all leads to my next question which is... Is it possible to install chrome bumper springs in a rubber bumper car ? If so, what are the pro's and con's ?; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01650.html (9,589 bytes)
11. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:40:54 -0700; Well, what comes to mind is you'd have a low back and a high front... the always attractive "motorboat" look. Joe Short had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 Runs great, looks particularly; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01667.html (8,294 bytes)
12. Re: Spring question (score: 1): Author: wizardz@maxinter.net; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 00:41:15 -0400; ground clearance is all I can think of. exhaust pip scraping... don't forget you need to lower the front end as well you'll also need to change the bump stops and check straps <mgs@autox.team.net> ha; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01670.html (10,096 bytes)
13. Re: Spring question (score: 1): Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:22:50 -0400; Thanks for the enlightenment. I'm so confused... <g>; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01671.html (8,387 bytes)
14. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:09:04 -0400; The front end is already lowered, Now I suffer with the equally appealling Dragster look. I'm trying to find the most likely way to get the ass end down level with the front.; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01684.html (8,645 bytes)
15. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 10:48:16 -0400; If you figure this one out, please let me know. I've got the same problem. I've tried the "stock" springs for my 72 roadster from Moss to match the "stock" front springs. Aside from the fact that th; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01692.html (9,832 bytes)
16. Re: Spring question (score: 1): Author: wizardz@maxinter.net; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 11:02:17 -0400; Hello again Jason... 13.5" is the 'stock hieght' your front springs sound like they are too short. I made the mistake myself (wrong part # ordered) and ended up with RB model year rear 7 leaf springs; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01695.html (10,659 bytes)
17. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:51:02 -0600; Jason, one thing you could try. If you are going to remove the springs to take out a leaf, you might want to take the remaining spring pack to a spring shop. They can arch them any way you want. Larr; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01696.html (11,079 bytes)
18. Re: Spring question (score: 1): Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 19:25:44 -0500; The 1" increase that I too learned about WAS in mid 72 -- but Clausager says to the FRONT only and due to stronger springs, in order to compensate for spring compression when the cars where lashed d; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01718.html (9,127 bytes)
19. RE: Spring question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 18:41:16 -0700; Oh, well... in THAT case, I'd just go for it... ; ) Joe Short had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 Runs great, looks particularly bad since some SUV clown backed into it. If you're near Mo; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01725.html (8,161 bytes)

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