Re: [lro] RHD springs in a LHD 88" Rover?

From: jimfoo (jimfoo@purplemountain.net)
Date: Fri Jan 24 2003 - 08:47:01 EST

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    If they are handed, it is only in stiffness. They can go on either side.
    If one has a little more arch to it, put it on the left side if you are
    currently leaning that direction.

    John Rayl wrote:
    >
    > I can get (cheap) a front set of springs for an 88" RHD Rover, can I use these
    > on my LHD 88"? I'm aware that the springs are "handed", but I was concerned
    > that the RHD springs may be stiffer on the right side due to the weight of the
    > gas tank and the driver. Wouldn't make the old girl list to the left even more
    > when I get my big arse in it? Anyone have any ideas/experience in this sort of
    > bodging?
    >
    > John Rayl
    > 1967 Series IIa 88"
    > 1967 Volvo 122s Wagon
    > 1985 Saab 900S
    > 2002 Voyager (it's the wife's, I swear!)
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