[Rovernet] ISSUE WITH FRONT SPRINGS

Glen R. Wilson glenrwilson at gmail.com
Sun Sep 1 17:35:42 EDT 2024


On 9/1/24 17:12, Vern Inkspot via Rovernet wrote:
> Correct springs would have 8 coils and be 16.281” tall. Part number 
> 570492
>
> Springs for a TC up to suffix B have 9.72 coils and are 17.56” tall. 
> Part 565305 or 534865 This spring is also used by 2000, Automatic & 
> 2000 SC up to suffix E

Does the 3500 have different springs because of the aluminum V8 versus 
the iron 4?



>
> Unless they are taller than 17.56” they will fit.
>
> Yours
> Vern
>
>> On Sep 1, 2024, at 1:12 PM, Jonathan Present via Rovernet 
>> <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I recently ordered new from springs from Wadham’s for my 1970 3500S
>>
>> The springs that arrived are apparently too tall for my car, 
>> according to the invoice from Wadham’s they are the correct springs 
>> for my car
>>
>> I am told the correct springs have 8 “coils” these have 10
>>
>> My Mechanic has experience with compressing springs
>>
>> Any idea what is going on here?
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