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Mail From: "Kent" <(email redacted)>

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I am looking to replace the rear leaf springs on my '66 Mk1a. Can anyone out
there recommend a supplier or should I just have a set made by my local leaf
spring maker? I did see that a company named Victoria British LTD. in Kansas
advertises them. Anyone have any experience with their replacement springs? I
appreciate any help you can provide.

Thanks,

Kent
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Mail From: Bob Melusky <(email redacted)>

Others will chime in that you should NEVER buy anything from VB. The
other specialists carry better quality and know something about what
they sell. VB has telephone order-takers.

I would check out Dale's Restorations for springs. he is a Tiger guy
dalesresto.com/

I would not get CAT springs unless they have been changed. I bought
some in the late 80's and it looked like I put a high rise lift kit on
the car and that was not the look I wanted for a sports car.

My car is a little too low now and I have not decided yet whether I will
get my springs re-arched or go with new.

Bob Melusky

>I am looking to replace the rear leaf springs on my '66 Mk1a.

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I had mine re-arched. No problem with fit. I suppose
that after another 33 years, they'll need it again.

Dave Johnson

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Actually IMHO the best way to go with springs is to stick
with the stock setup but use air shocks. Tom Stoyle wrote
a nice tech tip for TE/AE on how to do this easily.

Its works great for a Tiger that is driven most of the time
empty but once in a while a very full trunk. Why drive
with springs so stiff that it shakes your teeth out.

Now if you are using the car for autocross, etc, that's a
completely different story. I'm sure the listers can suggest
the best setup for what type of racing your are doing.

Dave Johnson

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Mail From: "Douglas Leithauser" <(email redacted)>

I have had rear springs from Victoria British on my Tiger for several years.
My car is street driven with stock suspension & Brigestone Potenza 185/70-13
street tires.
The ride height seems correct & the spring stiffness is what I was
expecting.
The front spring eye fit the body correctly, but the rear was slightly
narrow & I used a flat washer on each side of the spring to fit the rear
shackle.
I have not tried any other springs for comparison, but I have no complaints
with the springs that I received from VB.
Though VB is bad mouthed consistently on this list, I have delt with
them several times and have usually been satisfied.
I do agree that Sunbeam Specialties is my first choice for parts.
Doug Leithauser
65 Tiger Mk 1