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Re: Leaf springs

To: "Angus, Dick" <Dick.Angus@WellsFargo.COM>
Subject: Re: Leaf springs
From: "Christopher W. Reichle" <Christopher.W.Reichle@students.Miami.EDU>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 09:42:46 -0400 (EDT)

On Mon, 28 Aug 1995, Angus, Dick wrote:

> 
> I have been lurking on this group for the past 6 weeks as I have recently 
> become the proud owner of a '73B. I probably qualify for NASCAR membership 
> as I use it as a daily driver. Many years ago I drove Sprite's and big 
> Healeys, its great to be back in the LBC fold.
> 
> The left rear corner of my B appeared a little low and investigation 
> revealed the shock was shot. It was an original and leaking badly. I decided 
> to go with the Munro tube conversion. I was pretty sure it wouldn't correct 
> the "low wing" problem and it didn't. However, the ride and handling are 
> much better. It now appears that the left leaf spring is shot. My question, 
> should I or do I need to replace both leaf springs, or can I do just the 
> left side? Thanks.

Do both. Otherwise your left side might end up higher that your right 
which probably has some sag to it. Their sold in pairs any way.

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