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From: pjs@uw-june (Philip J. Schneider)
Newsgroups: net.auto,net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: Triumph Spitfire
Message-ID: <177@uw-june>
Date: Mon, 9-Dec-85 21:15:06 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec  9 21:15:06 1985
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Summary: Re : Triumph spitfire


Regarding the Triumph with the canted rear wheels - if you will take a
look under the car (you will likely have to jack it up), you will notice
that the rear axle is not solid.  Rather, it sports universal joints on
either side of the differential, giving the car "independent" rear 
suspension.  The entire structure is connected to a single large leaf
spring.  This spring is likely quite worn, since, as it sags, the rear
wheels gradually acquire that angle you mentioned.  The only way to fix
this is to replace the leaf spring.  (This may cost more than the car is
worth, if I know my British auto parts :-) ).  


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  Philip Schneider                               
  University of Washington Computer Science                
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