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RE: Spitfire rear suspension compensator

To: "Triumphs (E-mail)" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: RE: Spitfire rear suspension compensator
From: "Eric C. Rupert" <eric@rpm.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 13:06:23 -0400
Organization: RPM Consulting
OK, after all this discussion, does all of this stuff fit on a MKII?  You've 
got me interested since my rear leaf is starting to sag.


On Tuesday, September 02, 1997 10:08 AM, Barry Schwartz 
[SMTP:bschwartz@encad.com] wrote:
> >> Paul,
> >> Nope, just change the spring, spring pad and clamp, block off the unused
> >> holes in the diff. and your set. You can change the axles, if you want the
> >> wider track, and the diff. if you want a stronger rear end but it's not
> >> necessary.  Shocks are all the same -
> >
> >Will changing the spring to a 71-80 model improve handling?  Is it worth
> >it?
> ********************************************
> Yes, but you should really replace the sway bar and clamps, with the
> heavier one from the later year car also. (just as easy or easier than the
> spring)
>
> Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
>
> Bschwartz@encad.com
> 72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
> 70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire )
> 70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
> 73  Ford Courier ( parts hauler )

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