While removing the original spring/shock assembly I encountered my first
SPRUNG spring. I was using standard spring compression hooks (180 degrees)
and was successful in getting the shock nuts almost all the way off when the
spring twisted and FLEW across the garage. Boy did I feel stupid when I
discovered the safety retaining hooks that would have prevented this mishap.
Just so you all know. The original springs on the 78 Spitfire are about 20
inches tall and compress to about half of that. The new ones are NOS and are
still 20 inches. I didn't opt for the racing springs.
15 days till VTR!
Margaret Watson "Chick Racer"
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