11-06-2023, 01:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-06-2023, 01:37 PM by Charles Levien.)
I had to replace the rear springs on my 1937 Opal a few years ago — the ones sent by Ian D. were for a late Ruby.
They had too much camber so Ian exchanged them for Nippy springs — slightly flatter and one or two fewer leaves.
This proved just right and when fitted and gave about 4 inches clearance between top of tyre and mudguard edge. I’ve been all round Europe since fitting them and the clearance remains the same.
Hope this contributes something useful.
Charles
I had to replace the rear springs on my 1937 Opal a few years ago — the ones sent by Ian D. were for a late Ruby.
They had too much camber so Ian exchanged them for Nippy springs — slightly flatter and one or two fewer leaves.
This proved just right and when fitted and gave about 4 inches clearance between top of tyre and mudguard edge. I’ve been all round Europe since fitting them and the clearance remains the same.
Hope this contributes something useful.
Charles
Two many replies!
They had too much camber so Ian exchanged them for Nippy springs — slightly flatter and one or two fewer leaves.
This proved just right and when fitted and gave about 4 inches clearance between top of tyre and mudguard edge. I’ve been all round Europe since fitting them and the clearance remains the same.
Hope this contributes something useful.
Charles
I had to replace the rear springs on my 1937 Opal a few years ago — the ones sent by Ian D. were for a late Ruby.
They had too much camber so Ian exchanged them for Nippy springs — slightly flatter and one or two fewer leaves.
This proved just right and when fitted and gave about 4 inches clearance between top of tyre and mudguard edge. I’ve been all round Europe since fitting them and the clearance remains the same.
Hope this contributes something useful.
Charles
Two many replies!