Joel Lester
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Since completing my frame off restoration I've driven my '58 TR3 for about 1500 miles. Everything is peachy! The only thing I've noticed, now that I've had a chance to really get to know her... is the back end seems a bit "soft". Not like the other recent post where the guy notices substantial woggle when parked but more like in the fast sweeping corners the car really reacts to throttle steer (I'm sure Hamish knows all about that! LOL!).
Anyhow - the one thing I did not replace were there rear leaf springs. Pretty sure they are the originals - like 65 years old now. I've also noticed that the car hits the bump stops if I hit a big enough bump. I already checked the shock mounts and they are all good - plus the shocks are new.
Anybody got experience with how new leaf springs can effect the ride/handling of a TR3?
As always any input is greatly appreciated!
Joel
Anyhow - the one thing I did not replace were there rear leaf springs. Pretty sure they are the originals - like 65 years old now. I've also noticed that the car hits the bump stops if I hit a big enough bump. I already checked the shock mounts and they are all good - plus the shocks are new.
Anybody got experience with how new leaf springs can effect the ride/handling of a TR3?
As always any input is greatly appreciated!
Joel