In a message dated 98-11-17 07:18:45 EST, amdixon@erols.com writes:
> I may be wrong (often am) but did someone suggest that you could stiffen
> the springs by cutting an inch off?
Yes, the springs are stiffened by about the same percent as the amount you
remove.
> Is it that simple?
Almost. One other thing you need to do: the ends of the springs were ground
flat, so you will need to do the same in order for them to fit as well as they
did from the factory.
> Anything more I need to know?
Yes, use a cut-off tool in a grinder, rather than a torch, to cut them. The
heat from the torch can remove the temper around the cut, making the springs
softer in that area, somewhat defeating your purpose.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/index.html
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition - slated for a V8 soon
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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