The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Guys, just a theoretical question (for now) - lowering the Sprint by an inch, requires a change in springs definitely, but does it also require different shocks and an adjustment to the lower lever, upper tie bar at the rear or suspension links at the front? On other cars , changes are made to the camber of the wheels. Is it the same here?

ham204 wrote:Guys, just a theoretical question (for now) - lowering the Sprint by an inch, requires a change in springs definitely, but does it also require different shocks and an adjustment to the lower lever, upper tie bar at the rear or suspension links at the front? On other cars , changes are made to the camber of the wheels. Is it the same here?

Ham

As you state above - lower your car by using short springs should not affect the geometry of your car - but it worthwhile having it checked especially if your renewing front end bushes as well. If you go for a coilover set up (height adjustable dampers) you can use standard spring as you are adjusting the spring seat or locknuts to alter the ride height.

paul

Camber castor and track does change when lowered.

Jeroen

I found 4 thick shims each side on my Sprint when I dismantled it as it had been lowered significantly. You'll also require shims for the brackets by the pivot bolt, again I had loads on mine.

Lowering can significantly alter the camber causing more negative camber. Fitting additional shims will push out the top and thus correct it to where it should be. If you're not lowering much then you might be able to get away without fitting additional shims. My car also had lowered springs and wound down suspension which is probably why it had so many shims. I'm fitting standard springs and adjustable shocks to give the look and feel I'm after.