408: rear suspension adjustment. What is the procedure?

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by dwomby

Thanks, Roger.

I assume the only thing that will raise the front end to specification is new springs?

David, that's not necessarily the case. Some of it maybe down to modern tyres which don't have the same side wall height as the original tyres and it's possible the "distance pieces" as Bristol refer to them have disintegrated, which they do eventually. I mentioned these earlier in this thread and supplied links to more detail. The two combined could add up to 1.375". I would certainly check that before you start getting springs made. Either way you are going to have to dismantle the front suspension.

While you are at it I would consider replacing the wishbone bushes if they haven't been done already.

[dwomby]

Thanks, Kevin.

I'll investigate and, if needed, get to grips with the work on it later in the year when it cools down again. I am committed to finishing the servo replacement I am doing now but it's gone to 35C and 100% humidity a bit early here this year so this will be the last heavy job for a while.

David

[AndrewA]

Or A/C in the garage?

Did the revised air filter arrangement quieten things down to your satisfaction btw?

[dwomby]

Originally Posted by AndrewA

Or A/C in the garage?

Did the revised air filter arrangement quieten things down to your satisfaction btw?

Hi Andrew,

I did have a window AC in the garage but didn't replace it when it failed a few years ago as we spend summers in Canada! However, it's heated up a bit early this year so I may indulge in a new one for next year.

The air filter has helped a bit but I would still like to try a fully silenced (snorkel-type) unit if I can get one for a reasonable price and that will fit. Probably not before the autumn either though.

David