Triumph Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)

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Bobs850
Robert Scott
Custer SD USA
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12/18/2017 09:46PM

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1976 MGB GT V8 215

Spitfire 289 V8 front springs and shocks
Posted by: Bobs850
Date: January 02, 2023 11:07AM

My front suspension on a 1964 Spitfire with a 1968 Ford 289 is pretty well bottomed out. I have driven the car for years and it is now to the point where I need to replace what is there as far as springs and shocks are concerned. Any suggestions? Thanks.



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BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Spitfire 289 V8 front springs and shocks
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: January 02, 2023 01:40PM

If the spit uses the same diameter springs you can buy TR6 spring spacers for about $20 each.

Jim


Bobs850
Robert Scott
Custer SD USA
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1976 MGB GT V8 215

Re: Spitfire 289 V8 front springs and shocks
Posted by: Bobs850
Date: January 02, 2023 05:38PM

Thanks. I have a 71 TR6. I will take a look at those shocks.
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malbaby
malcolm baker

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Re: Spitfire 289 V8 front springs and shocks
Posted by: malbaby
Date: January 09, 2023 04:13PM

I would replace the springs with uprated ones without spacers, plus uprated shocks.


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