jamie31888 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 :)Hi Guys,Im putting together a mk3 spitfire at the moment.Before taking it apart it was very high at the front, the springs are way to long for the car.Does anyone know where i can get the correct shock absorbers and springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfiandy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I bought a set from James Padock, but all the Triumph suppliers will have them.Also check that the rear springs are not low compared to the front.Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Ive rebuilt the rear spring with teflon discs.I just cant seem to find the specified 214144 springs.Which front shocks are correct ? GSA 267 or GSA 366? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfiandy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The kit I ordered was described as :- GSA366K/1 Front Shocks/Springs KIT MK 111 from James Paddock. I actually just ordered the spring and shock kit from the web site and gave them the details of the car; James Paddock selected the Kit but as far as I can tell it seems to be the right set of bits.This came with a set of 148 lbs springs and shock absorbers. The shock absorbers look quite cheaply made but so far seem to be OK. I understand from other posters that the standard shocks can be of quite poor quality and may not last that long. The only other option seems to be to go to uprated parts.Seeing as the whole kit 2x Springs and 2x Shocks was £52.25 + VAT it seemed worth trying. The existing shocks had rusted during restoration (18 Years) and destroyed the seals as soon as I started using the car.Regards,Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 2674 wrote:I understand from other posters that the standard shocks can be of quite poor quality and may not last that long. The only other option seems to be to go to uprated parts.Quality standard shocks are available from Monroe & KYB.http://www.monroeshop.co.uk/info-monroe-what-fits-my-car?make=Triumph&model=Spitfire&engine=1.3000&year=1970&search=Part+Number (thanks to Mozziemerlin in another thread)http://www.camskill.co.uk/m32b905s3242p22826/KAYABA_34_SERIES_KYB_EXCEL-G_GAS_SHOCK_ABSORBER_-_KAYABA_-_341028_/RS_GBhttp://www.camskill.co.uk/m32b910s3294p24468/KAYABA_55_SERIES_KYB_GAS-A-JUST_SHOCK_ABSORBER_%28MONO-TUBE%29_-_KAYABA_-_552016_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks for the info guys.Just got to decide whether its worth forking out for the KYB shocks, as the car will only be driven a few times a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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