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Subject: Re: Triumph Spitfire
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Date: Wed, 11-Dec-85 13:55:55 EST
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> ...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 :-) ).  

There may be an option other than outright replacement.  Locally, there
is a blacksmith shop (yes, you read that right) that will 're-arc' leaf
springs back to their original shape and (hopefully) 'springiness'.
While I have never used the service myself, I say hopefully because my
friend who had the rear springs of his '65 mustang re-arced found that
the rear suspension settled back most of the way in a couple of years.
Still, it would probably be much cheaper than replacement and should
be considered, if available in your area.