Triumph Repair: 76 spit 1500 rear spring orientation, spring orientation, rear spring
QuestionI have a 76 Spit 1500 and am rebuilding the rear end. I am replacing the rear spring. Is there a correct way to install the spring. ie is it symmetrical? There were no indications on the replacement part as to a front/back right/left side. Installed it looks as if it is angled to the rear of the vehicle. The body is off so I can't tell if the locator links on the front side will hold it in place correctly. I would like an answer and have not been able to locate an answer anywhere. It would be much easier to change before I put the body back on. Thank you this is a very informative posting site.
AnswerIt is symmetrical; I've never paid much mind to how it installs; It has always fit.
There aren't any special locating pins or clips for the spring that are sensitive to orientation.
Hope that helps; keep an eye out for pictures of other's cars, doing frame off restorations; I've seen many a picture where they have the spring installed, so that would be a good refernce as well
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