Re: Coil Spring Spacers
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There are two coil spring spacers in each front coil of my caribbean. There were there when I got the car, and I left them in. I don't really love them, since theoretically it is not such a good fix, but the ride is ok with them in there. I had the front end apart two years ago, and installed them with the springs out of the car, but I think they should be able to get stuffed in/out when the suspension is at full droop. -I think a coil spring guru would say that there is some risk in binding or breaking a spring when using these spacers, but I have been driving on them for some time and they are OK.
Posted on: Yesterday 9:52
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1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1953 Caribbean, 1969 912, 1990 Miata
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Re: Coil Spring Spacers
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Thanks, Tobs.
I loosened all the bolts attaching the fender from headlight to running board. I stuck the 2x4 in wile the tire was turned out, the turned the wheel straight. Lots creaks and pops. Then with the 2x4 jammed between the tire and fender, I tightened everything up. The good news is I got an excellent result. The bad news is I have to do the right side now. Attach file: IMG_7999.jpeg (95.81 KB)
Posted on: Yesterday 12:35
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Re: Coil Spring Spacers
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There is a service counselor article mentioning the spacers and if yours look like those in the article on page 32 they could well be factory. The article says they were for certain 51-52 cars but that would not stop a dealer from installing on other years or models if needed and they fit. In particular, if the heavier front end of a Caribbean had the strike thru they might have been needed. They did do some things differently and not always well documented on Caribbeans so the spacers could have been stock.
Posted on: Yesterday 12:47
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Howard
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