Midget springs

How to upgrade your Austin...and further......
Post Reply
ian24ian
Posts: 77
Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:03 pm
Location: East Sussex

Midget springs

Post by ian24ian »

A friend of mine is having a clear out of his garage, he has come across a pair of brand new midget semi eliptic rear springs, not 1/4 eliptic, will these fit an A35?????
User avatar
gazza82
Site Admin
Posts: 5585
Joined: Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:39 pm
Committee Role: WebEditor
Location: Buckinghamshire
x 2
x 17
Contact:

Re: Midget springs

Post by gazza82 »

They are unlikely to cope with the extra weight of the body and no chance with passengers.
"If you're driving on the edge ... you're leaving too much room!"

Club WebEditor.

Cars: "Project 757" '59 A35 2-door bought in 1971 & Subaru BRZ SE LUX Auto plus "family fleet": Alfa MiTo, Peugeot 206, (Ex '98 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS)
ian24ian
Posts: 77
Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:03 pm
Location: East Sussex

Re: Midget springs

Post by ian24ian »

I believe these springs are +25%
ian24ian
Posts: 77
Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:03 pm
Location: East Sussex

Re: Midget springs

Post by ian24ian »

Lets take this a bit further, has anybody got the dimensions for the rear leafs for a A35, Eye to and spring rate??
Dave Clark
Posts: 5896
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:00 pm
Location: High Wycombe, Bucks

Re: Midget springs

Post by Dave Clark »

Forget it, they won,t fit.
Post Reply