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Coil springs

Last post 06-06-2008, 7:44 PM by Bill Young. 2 replies.
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  •  06-03-2008, 2:38 PM 14726

    Coil springs

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    I am trying to fit coil springs to a Sunbeam and the supply is very limited. I was wondering if some other British car spring would work.  I am looking for a spring about 11" tall with an exterior dimension of 4.5", interior at least 3.5" and rated about 400#.  Does anyone know if any other brand might be near this range?  I thank you in advance for your help. Mark

  •  06-04-2008, 8:56 AM 14734 in reply to 14726

    Re: Coil springs

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    These sound like they are very near the diameter of my MG Midget springs, but I'm not sure about the length. I'll check an old pair as soon as I get a chance and see how they measure up.
    '73 Midget (V6)
    '59 MGA (I6) under construction
    '73 Lotus Europa

    "There is a fine line between a hobby and mental illness"

  •  06-06-2008, 7:44 PM 14781 in reply to 14734

    Re: Coil springs

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    Checked a pair tonight, 4.25" OD and 3" ID. A bit short, but these were lowering springs, the original rubber bumper springs would have been about an inch longer. Still, doesn't sound like they will work for your car.
    '73 Midget (V6)
    '59 MGA (I6) under construction
    '73 Lotus Europa

    "There is a fine line between a hobby and mental illness"