Sagging Midget Butt

[Midget Larry]

My 74 Midget leans slightly to the left (driver's) side, mostly in the rear, even when unloaded. (Front is within 1/4 inch of even- back is about 3/4 inches off). Just replaced front and rear springs and front shocks, which reduced but did not eliminate this problem. Think I've heard this is a standard Midge ailment. Is there an easy fix, besides loading a large friend in the right seat? Or is this just another idiosynchracy to love about my LBC?

 

[wolfman]

I think ya gotta learn to love it's lean. Same thing on my 76. Replace shocks and springs all around and yup still likes to lean left. lol

 

[aeronca65t]

Be sure front "A" frame isn't cracked...common in these cars, and will lower the entire side.

If this isn't it, check rust near front leaf spring mount (rare in your area).

You can also swap spings L/R ...this helped me a little.

 

[SteveT]

I have read that Bs and Midgets can have a premanent lean to the drivers side. Here is a quote from another LBC site

"My belief is that the monoque body shell taking a "set" condition, which is due to many years of "driver only" driving conditions, causes this."

For more information and the full article go to:
mgbmga.com

You will have to add the "www" copy and paste this site to work.

Hope this helps,

Steve

 

[kmcormick9]

yep, mine does it too

 

[Midget Larry]

Thanks guys. Good to know what others think about this.