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Q & A: Faulty Leaf Springs

Dear John:

I have a question on a 73 MG Midget Rear Suspension.

Some time ago, I purchased a new semi-elliptical leaf-spring and bushing kit from Victoria British. I removed the rear axle, etc, and replaced both leaf springs, bushings, check straps -- and reinstalled the damper units.

The process was fairly straightforward -- but I have a problem no adjustment seems to solve.

The axle seems to sit several inches lower than before. I do have the engine and transmission out of the car -- but the axle seems much lower than should be proper. )The prop shaft would presently sit 2-3 inches higher than the differential unit.)

The check straps are fully extended, and there is about 6 inches between the rubber bumpers on the top of the axles and the under side of the body.

Is there some other adjustment I can make to reduce the space between the tires and the round arches -- or will the weight of the engine/transmission take up this slack?

I would greatly appreciate any help you could give me.

David

David!

The springs are faulty at the get go, it's as simple as that. Many of the new leaf springs, made in England, supplied by many of the big suppliers are faulty right out of the box, some sitting too low, some too hig... read more