While there is not much to say about the rear springs except to say that they are heavy (more on that below), they do rate their own page in the MGA Service Parts List.  So I should do no less than give them their own page here.

Here's a list of what we did;

• Inspected for damage or excessive wear
• Blasted and power-coated both springs
• Replaced all bushing and rubber pads
• Replaced rebound straps 
• Replaced the U-bolts, and
• Replace all bolts, nuts, and washers

The service manual says that "Before tightening the spring bolts it is absolutely essential that the normal working load be applied to the springs so that the flexing rubber bushes are deflected to an equal extent in both directions during service.  Failure to take this precaution will inevitably lead to early deterioration of the bushes."

Well, when they use words like "absolutely" and "failure" I'd guess I should pay close attention.  So at this point the bolts are just snug against the spring.  I will just have to be sure to tighten them to specs once the body is on and on the wheels.

We have one injury with the springs.  Remember my comment about how heavy they are?  For whatever reason I had them up against a box or something on the garage floor and Liz bumped against one and it tipped over on her big toe.  Yes. I heard about it for months and had to endure many night of looking at her toe as it turned several shades of green and yellow.  As a result I have strict orders to keep parts away from where she needs to be in the garage.  So far I have been good!

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