408: rear suspension adjustment. What is the procedure?

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by dwomby

Thanks, Roger.

I assume the only thing that will raise the front end to specification is new springs?

David, that's not necessarily the case. Some of it maybe down to modern tyres which don't have the same side wall height as the original tyres and it's possible the "distance pieces" as Bristol refer to them have disintegrated, which they do eventually. I mentioned these earlier in this thread and supplied links to more detail. The two combined could add up to 1.375". I would certainly check that before you start getting springs made. Either way you are going to have to dismantle the front suspension.

While you are at it I would consider replacing the wishbone bushes if they haven't been done already.