Front Springs Question?

[DWeeB]

I'm converting My 59 Bugeye to Midget disc brakes set-up and figured I'd change the front springs while I was at it. When I went and looked in the Moss book there where a few types, how do I know which ones I need????????????

265-590 $49.95
SPRING
to HAN8-58380, GAN3-46040

265-610 $39.95
SPRING
from HAN8-58381 on GAN3-46041 to GAN6-171477

265-620 $33.95
SPRING
GAN6-171478 on

 

[spritenut]

The springs are rated to the weight of the car.
Bugeyes with their smaller engine needed one size.
Later cars with a 1275 needed another size, and 1500s needed the heavy duty springs to hold up the rubber bumper and added frame work for the bumpers.
So if you have a 948, get Bugeye springs.
If you have a 1275 in a Bugeye, go for the $39 springs.

 

[DWeeB]

I actually have a Mazda 13B rotary which is a tad heavier than the original 948, so I guess I should go with the 1275?

 

[Trevor Jessie]

I'd think you'd be safe with the 1275 springs if you have a steel bonnet. I'm using 948 springs with my 1275, and it is working out fine. So, the original 948 may be OK too.

 

[JPSmit]

I actually have a Mazda 13B rotary which is a tad heavier than the original 948, so I guess I should go with the 1275?

they also list competition springs

 

[Trevor Jessie]

I have a set of 340 lb springs on my midget. They are VERY stiff for road use. I think I might switch back to standard and increase my sway bar diameter. But first I need to get the car running again.

 

[Jim_Gruber]

Trevor, It's time, get the radiator back in and get up to British Car Days in Dayton. As always the first Saturday in August, Eastwood Metro Park. Ugly Bug needs a long road trip to make sure all is right with the world.