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Phil Ossinger
New Brunswick, Canada
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02/02/2009 07:58PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

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4 Link Coil Over
Posted by: britcars
Date: September 16, 2019 10:17PM

I'm running Bill Guzman's 4 link setup.....no issues with it, performs as advertised. However, when I'm riding solo (about 75% of the time) the driver's side settles about 1/2 - 3/4". Has anyone adjusted the left side coil over to compensate? Would there be any negative effect?


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Werner Van Clapdurp
Lynchburg, Va
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09/06/2009 12:56PM

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MGB 1977 Rover 3.5

Re: 4 Link Coil Over
Posted by: WernerVC
Date: September 18, 2019 10:35PM

What is the strength of the coil over springs ? Maybe too soft ?
Werner


britcars
Phil Ossinger
New Brunswick, Canada
(346 posts)

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02/02/2009 07:58PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

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Re: 4 Link Coil Over
Posted by: britcars
Date: September 19, 2019 04:41PM

They are the stock springs Werner. I believe they are 165 lb. The car rides close to level (slight lean to left) but drops somewhat with me in the driver's seat. My thought was to increase the tension on the left coil to bring the car closer to level with me aboard.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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10/25/2007 11:17AM

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1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: 4 Link Coil Over
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: September 19, 2019 05:18PM

That's the beauty of adjustable height shocks - tailor them to get correct chassis ride height!


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