Rear Leaf Springs - Sprite & Midget

These models were fitted with the semi-elliptic full length rear spring suspension, we can offer 1" lowered springs to reduce the tendency for the car to oversteer and to help level the car when lowered front springs have been fitted. For the competition enthusiast we can supply a lowered and reversed rear spring dropping the car 2", although these cars are usually lighter than standard, reducing this effect.

All new rear springs are supplied with a new standard front eye bush. A much tighter feel for the handling can be achieved by replacing the standard suspension bushes with either polyurethane or nylatron. Nylatron has been used on competition cars for many years, it is hard and unforgiving, whereas the modern polyurethane bush has a softer edge and is more easily installed. Road cars can benefit greatly from polyurethane bushes without the harsh ride associated with nylatron. The fitting of nylatron bushes is best left to someone with engineering experience.