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Re: Semi-eliptic rear spring help

To: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Subject: Re: Semi-eliptic rear spring help
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 15:37:14 -0500
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <5.0.2.1.2.20030617143724.02635b20@mailbag.com> <5.0.2.1.2.20030617151115.025ea880@mailbag.com>
>          The shackle is pushed back flat against the boot/trunk floor. The
> front of the spring is still attached. The spring appears unbroken.
> Thinking that I would take a stab at a quick repair to GFT SPRT (since I
> can't stand not driving in this weather we are having), I removed the
> shackle, installed new bushings, put the car on the ground and tightened
> the nuts. After a 1/2 mile of spirited driving, it collapsed back again. I
> did notice when removing that perhaps the upper stud was looser than I
> should think would be correct. If not for the stud being held from
> rotating, what keeps the shackle nearly vertical? I must be missing
> something in my enthusiasm.

Normally, it is the length of the top spring... Are you very sure that it is
not separated in the middle like my MGB did? If the spring is the same as my
1972, I have a spare you could use during the Wisconsin excuse for summer.
David Lieb

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