James Hill-Lonergan Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I have a mk3 Spitfire and like many the front looks too high. I had the same problem a few years ago with a 1500. I managed to find new absorbers with a slightly lower spring seat that made a big difference to the gap between the wheel arch and the wheel. Anyone here had the same problem and managed to find these elusive shock absorbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I thought this problem had been resolved and they now come with lower seats. Certainly I replaced mine a while back with items from Paddock and no issues found... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 7 hours ago, James Hill-Lonergan said: I have a mk3 Spitfire and like many the front looks too high. I had the same problem a few years ago with a 1500. I managed to find new absorbers with a slightly lower spring seat that made a big difference to the gap between the wheel arch and the wheel. Anyone here had the same problem and managed to find these elusive shock absorbers? Is your back end sitting low? When the rubber buttons at the ends of the rear spring wear, it causes the back to sut low & front to come up. There's a chap on Facebook who has harder wearing buttons made & he sells them through the Triumph Spitfire Owners Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 My Spitfire 1500 sits like this: standard shocks all round stiffened shorter front springs (p/n TT4301) + 8mm spacers (just springs was too low) new rear spring - wouldn't sit right, so lowering block (3/4" IIRC) to get it where it needed to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Originally all Spitfire's sat higher at the front from the factory. Years of people fitting shortened ' uprated' front springs, (me included), became the normal look. See an original Spitfire with standard springs and they look jacked up in comparison, despite years of wear. Plenty of ground clearance for speed humps and a comfortable ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I thought it was to meet bumper height regulations? Or is that another Internet myth? Next you'll try to convince me the earth isn't the center of the universe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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