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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 23, 2017 22:02:33 GMT
I have undertaken quite a lot of research on this topic for Wadhams and I will only direct any further enquiries to him - I will, however, point out that the art of leaf spring manufacture nowadays is at the same point as thatching the roofs of quaint country cottages, This is ironic in that both practices have been around in England since Medieval times but there are very few craftsmen left today who know or care what they are doing.
Out of the over the 100 P5's at the 2017 Roverfest less than 10% had satisfactory rear springs new or old and some IMHO were unroadworthy
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Post by Ken Nelson on Feb 3, 2018 15:46:13 GMT
My 1966 P5 Coupe sits slightly high at the back after I had my springs re-tempered/repaired. The car also seems a bit "springy", although not "bouncy" like with bad shocks. The shocks in fact are new adjustable SPAX gas shocks. I was thinking of trying some lowering blocks to lower the rear 1-2" or so. Would I be better off removing one of the smaller leaves in the rear springs? Would that be possible to do without removing the springs from the car? Thanks for any advice.
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Post by enigmas on Feb 4, 2018 0:59:35 GMT
Yes, you can remove a leaf (one of the intermediate ones...to make difference to ride height.) Suspend the car at the rear safely, then take the 'hanging weight' load off the rear leaves by supporting the weight of the differential member. Then undo the U bolts and finally the centre bolt. You may need to pack the centre bolt with suitable thickness washers to make up for the removed spring leaf.
PS. I've done this with my car (also a mk3) but for different reasons.
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Post by Ken Nelson on Feb 5, 2018 5:41:00 GMT
Thanks enigma, I'll give that a try when our weather warms up a bit here.
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Post by revoxy on Feb 6, 2018 12:40:38 GMT
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Feb 6, 2018 18:48:47 GMT
I have heard a good report of these but not seen/tried them
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Post by revoxy on Feb 6, 2018 20:04:25 GMT
I have heard a good report of these but not seen/tried them I've ordered some so I'll let you know how they look when I've fitted them.
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Post by revoxy on Mar 26, 2018 13:54:10 GMT
Today was the first time I've been able to get the car out of the garage to check the height of the newly made & fitted 7-leaf rear springs. There is a noticeable difference between the stance of the rear with the old 'heavy-duty' 5-leaf ones in the upper picture, and the 7-leaf ones in photo below taken today. They will no doubt settle more over time.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 26, 2018 21:08:15 GMT
What tyres are you on?
Looks a shade high but level - they will probably settle a little shortly. How are the Contrasonic Y bushes sitting?
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Post by revoxy on Mar 27, 2018 7:15:53 GMT
What tyres are you on? Looks a shade high but level - they will probably settle a little shortly. How are the Contrasonic Y bushes sitting? The tyres are Hankook Centum K702 185/80 R15 93T The Y-bushes sit better now (below). The 5-leaf springs distorted them horribly.
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Post by ray on Mar 27, 2018 10:58:22 GMT
Hi all, I trust people reading this string are aware that the P5 Club now have a manufacturer producing original (standard) specification rear springs. And are currently looking into the Y-bushes. Its all in Take-Five, the club magazine. Cheers Ray
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Post by Eric R on Mar 27, 2018 14:24:16 GMT
nice tyre size but not available in UK!
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Post by Sam Bee on Mar 27, 2018 22:24:08 GMT
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