Pete Lewis Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 yes just thinking out the box . also a high front gives a low back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s99sdp Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 20 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: yes just thinking out the box . also a high front gives a low back I understand mate and I appreciate you racking your brains. These are the most side on pics I have, the front might look a little high but to you but I was thinking it looked high because the back was low. Everything front end is original........ This has been jet washed since this pic. I'd meant to start painting and refurbing stuff but I'm always so busy and when I go to the car I just take it out for a spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I'd say that looks pretty normal. I'd expect the rear to sit maybe half an inch higher on a new spring. The front could go a fraction lower but it's not as high as mine was before I changed the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s99sdp Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Update: After a few phone calls to GB Springs I managed to eventually speak with someone and they are sorting me a new spring although I had to send him pics of both to prove they were different. It may take a couple of weeks to replace so I'll update you once the new one arrives. They want to collect the old one asap so as long as they confirm everything in an email first I have no issues with that happening before my replacement arrives. Whats a few more weeks eh? 😥 SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Did they give any explanation of how this mess has happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s99sdp Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, johny said: Did they give any explanation of how this mess has happened? Nooooo. It was more like 'how do you know the spring is for a Mk4?' At least it's moving forward now, Im assuming he will have to make the mk3 spring because he asked for measurements off the old one SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 well the kink sets it aside from any other spring this is where sticking to places that know the cars can sometimes be an advantage it can save the experience of unwanted frustration , we have all been on a learning curve over the years , pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Yes don't they make springs for Heralds, Vitesses or 90% of GT6 all of which were fitted with non swing springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 They've had a Mk4 Spitfire in and copied that spring. Then they "assumed" - since they have no desire to be experts on Triumphs - that all Spitfires are the same. SP has now informed them otherwise, though whether they will bother to remember for future reference is another question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Glad things are underway, to getting sorted out. Make sure that you are ready for when it turns up, with the correct studs and mounting plate stuff. When I had my problems, ironically in this case, it turned out that a MkIII spring had been somehow fitted in mine so none of the fitting plates were right. As it was, the fitter still managed to b*gger it up, even with the correct hardware, along with both haynes and workshop manuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s99sdp Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 I've just took a better look at his website. I've emailed him and asked if he has to make one specially does he want me to just have a refund and I'll buy one elsewhere. SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 I would go for the refund and get one from a recognised Triumph supplier. They will have all the fittings as you will have seen from the earlier postings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 I agree with BW on this. I do note that the catalogue extract you posted lists TR006 as being the early Spitfire spring, which makes it surprising you had to give dimensions / were asked how you knew it's the wrong one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 i get the feeling we are constantly bombarded with the institute of incompetence doesnt matter if its spare parts the gas bill or covid excuses there is no escape from 'youre only the customer ' they should be telling you not the other way round so you solve their hic ups ( well !!!!! ups) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s99sdp Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hello All, GB Springs are collecting the incorrect spring for a full refund, Canley Classics are delivering a new spring today, hopefully I'll have it fitted sometime over the weekend if I can find the time. Hopefully all's well that...... SHUT UP SP, YOU'll JINX IT! SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I wonder if the Canley one will have an "Owen Springs" sticker on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 SP - Good move. Before you start to fit, photograph it all and post it here so we can all see what you have before you start with it. Then it goes in first time, no missing bits, no wrong parts and no threats to scrap the car!! Good luck, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 There was a batch of badly made swing axle springs doing the rounds the eye on the second leaf is to big, it should be a tight fit to the main leaf eye. In some cars i.e Vitesse it pressed on the rear brake hydraulic line not a good idea, read of people being advised to cut it off which leaves the bottom leaf not properly supported. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 a swinger on a vitesse should have a added bracket and short pipe re route to keep the eye away from the brake pipe , without it a hole will soon appear, certainly the canley kit includes a new bracket and instructions where to fit . Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: a swinger on a vitesse should have a added bracket and short pipe re route to keep the eye away from the brake pipe , without it a hole will soon appear, certainly the canley kit includes a new bracket and instructions where to fit . Pete Quite agree, but it's not a swing spring I'm talking about just badly made standard spring. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 got it, i read swing axle as spring pic is clear , its the grey matters still asleep pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Hi, Our colonial cousins recommend these to fix all spring problems: Monroe MA785 Max-Air Adjust Shock Absorber £130 a pair on Amazon. Cheers. Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Interesting concept! Do they fit Triumphs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Interesting concept! Do they fit Triumphs? Apparently they fit spitfires & the Americans love them for fixing ride height... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, SpitFire6 said: Apparently they fit spitfires & the Americans love them for fixing ride height... They certainly do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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