[Staowners] Staowners Digest, Vol 40, Issue 13 Rear springs

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Hi, It's also worth mentioning that a weight of 200lbs  should be put in  the front of the car at a distance of 40" behind the front wheel centre prior to carrying out any camber,castor or toe adjustments. In the old days we had a variety of iron weights to make up the required load. Need to run the seats all the way back.                  Pete

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From: "Rod Allen" <st90s at tiscali.co.uk> 

hello Don,
I have just fitted new springs to the rear of my 90  saloon.
If you follow the instructions in the workshop manual (Rear spring laden camber) which involves putting weights (158 kilo)on the floor at the rear you will find that you get the correct ride height. It is to do with weight not measurement above the wheel to wheel arch. I used old springs to achieve the weight.They are roughly 28kilos each so are pretty heavy! (unless you know three old fat ladies!!)When carrying out this task all the silent block nus should be loose so the spring can cantilever into position, then tighten up. The rear nuts have split pins so be careful when you undo the nuts. I did not know they were there, rusted away and impossible afterwards to put right ie drill out as body work is in the way.

As to purchasing new ones I had mine made at Jones Springs tel 0121 568 7575 or www.jones-springs.co.uk and they were in imperial as original not metric. I have used the car and all seems fine. 

All the best

Rod Allen
Butleigh Somerset



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