Alan_Myers
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Hi all,
I'm workin' hard on my TR4 and have a question about the uprated coils sold by various vendors. I bought mine from Moss, as a "matched" set with uprated rear leaf springs.
Anyway, my car originally had the 11" front springs *and* 1-1/2" aluminum spacers. Those are out now and most of the front end is rebuilt.
I fitted up the new springs for the first time, and was very surprised that they seem quite short, especially when the suspension is at "full droop", i.e. sitting on the lower bump stop. In fact, one spring dropped off the upper locating ring already and is mis-located, even with the spring pan bolted tightly back up in place.
I was told the 9" performance springs were to be used without the spacers and that they would lower the car at the same time the front end was stiffened up, both of which are part of the overall plan. However, these springs won't even stay in place when the suspension is at it's maximum extension!
Has anyone installed these on a TR4 (early 3 degree caster style)? If so, did you put the 1-1/2" aluminum spacers back in? (BTW: I also have custom 3/4" spacers that might help, which were intended for some lowering with the original rate springs, an alternative possibility.)
Note, I've heard these same "uprated" springs are used on 2 up through 6, but might have originally been sold for TR6.
It may or may not be related to the spring issue, but I've also got Revington adjustable upper control arm fulcrums installed, in the lower position (for decreased ride height). The rest of the front suspension is relatively stock.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Alan
I'm workin' hard on my TR4 and have a question about the uprated coils sold by various vendors. I bought mine from Moss, as a "matched" set with uprated rear leaf springs.
Anyway, my car originally had the 11" front springs *and* 1-1/2" aluminum spacers. Those are out now and most of the front end is rebuilt.
I fitted up the new springs for the first time, and was very surprised that they seem quite short, especially when the suspension is at "full droop", i.e. sitting on the lower bump stop. In fact, one spring dropped off the upper locating ring already and is mis-located, even with the spring pan bolted tightly back up in place.
I was told the 9" performance springs were to be used without the spacers and that they would lower the car at the same time the front end was stiffened up, both of which are part of the overall plan. However, these springs won't even stay in place when the suspension is at it's maximum extension!
Has anyone installed these on a TR4 (early 3 degree caster style)? If so, did you put the 1-1/2" aluminum spacers back in? (BTW: I also have custom 3/4" spacers that might help, which were intended for some lowering with the original rate springs, an alternative possibility.)
Note, I've heard these same "uprated" springs are used on 2 up through 6, but might have originally been sold for TR6.
It may or may not be related to the spring issue, but I've also got Revington adjustable upper control arm fulcrums installed, in the lower position (for decreased ride height). The rest of the front suspension is relatively stock.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Alan