Rear springs

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Ian Gould
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Rear springs

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Hi folks, what are your thoughts on multi leaf vs parabolic springs for my ace. Thanks.
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Hi Ian,
You do not use standard MGB leaf springs, they are AHT20 competition lowered springs so any parabolic springs will need to be custom made to the correct ride height. Leaf springs are 1950's technology anyway, some people like them and others don't and the only person I know who has had Parabolics on a Hawk is Dave Woodward. He has now swapped to IRS.
AHT20 springs fit the car, at the right ride height with the special packers that Gerry sells. You can take the packers out if you carry loads in the boot (packers fit above springs and below axle to lower ride height) or if the springs settle a bit too much over time.
But it is up to you. If you get in touch with Tony Robson he may have some used Parabolic springs for sale.
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Ian Gould
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Thanks Stewart. More information for my scrap book :)
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Stew, have you still got your aht20 springs for sale?
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