More Rear Spring Questions

[Guest WHEELNUT]

Evening all, can anyone give me a rough measurement how far the cut down front struts should stick out of the roll over tube. I know this may have to be tweeked later but a rough measurement would at least be a starting point. also the sierra rear springs dont fit particularly well into these saddles in fact the old front springs fit better but are presumably too light? any thoughts or comments appreciated.

 

cheers, Malcolm

[Bob Tucker]

Hi Malcolm.

You must use the rear Sierra springs. There's a rubber spacer that fits onto the spring which you can fit between the top of the spring & the McP cup.

The length is pretty much trial & error. Start by using a clamp, (a jubilee clip or a big U bolt) round the bottom of the roll bar when the strut is inserted. Dont drill the hole for the through bolt until the car has been standing on its wheels for some time to let it settle. If the clamp wont hold it, just use a selftapper to keep it in place.. Dont go for a trial run with just the selftapper in place!!!

Start with the body side panel in front of the rear wing about 7.5 - 8 inches above the ground. Aim for 7 inches when its all settled in.

Bob.