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Re: Stump the experts: MG not level

To: Matt.DeBoer@ejgallo.com
Subject: Re: Stump the experts: MG not level
From: Matt Pringle <pringlmm@mcmaster.ca>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 13:15:53 -0400
Yikes!

This sounds dangerous as hell doesn't it?  I mean talk about an
asymectric suspension setup.

Matt

Matt.DeBoer@ejgallo.com wrote:
> 
> Dennis,
> 
> There has been much discussion about this very subject... and I'm fighting
> it too!  Time has not allowed me to complete my quest, but this is what I've
> gathered from the discussions.
> 
> The problem with sagging is common... perhaps more with Midgets than B's.
> The symptom is lower on the left for LHD and lower on the right for RHD.
> Replace any parts you want to (i.e. bushings, springs, etc.) and when all is
> said and done, buy a lowering kit for the rear and only use it on the high
> side (you can make a lowering block, but will have to find a longer u-bolt
> to install it).
> 
> Sounds crazy, but the sagging condition is attributed to years of wear and
> often there is nothing that can be done but to artificially level as
> described.
> 
> Good Luck!
> 
> Matt
> '72 B Roadster

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