Spring size

[VanJosh]

Bit off an odd request but if anyone has a rear strut off could you just measure the length & diameter of the spring un-compressed?

Maestro hatch by the way.

Thanks, Josh.

[E_T_V]

The spring rates on on here somewhere if you do a search. Not sure if that includes the uncompressed length though.

There are different springs for the MG's and the austins I think on the back from memory. Which are you after in particular?

[VanJosh]

I'm after the size of MG ones if they are different. I'm just trying to determine how much mine has been lowerd. I want to buy some different springs that are an inch higher than what I currently have. I think it's 2" lower than standard but would like to be sure before I spend out on a set.

Or could someone just measure the height of an MG for me. Just measure to the bottom of the front door or sill etc if anyone can please.

Thanks.

[E_T_V]

Perhaps put up a picture. There were two "standard" drops available. 1 inch and 2 inch. there were probably others out there but those are the biggest selling items I think.

1 inch drop is sensible.
2 inch less so (in my opinion of course!)

Having said that I want to drop my van 2 inches because of its original monster truck height!

[VanJosh]

It's for my MG not the van. The other reason I'd like to know is because it has leda struts on & I need to know if standard size springs will fit or if the springs are different diameter.

[Jeff Turbo]

It's for my MG not the van. The other reason I'd like to know is because it has leda struts on & I need to know if standard size springs will fit or if the springs are different diameter.

Not sure if it's the same for a Maestro but here are the Monty rear spring sizes free length
Saloon
1.3/1.6/2.0
Up to vin 131623 unmarked 343mm
From vin131624
1.3/1.6 Yellow/Green 365mm
2.0 Red/White 369mm
Turbo White/Pink 351mm
Saloon rough territory
1.3/1.6 Grey 373mm
2.0 Pink 376mm
Estate 1.6/2.0 Brown/White 369mm
Self levelling
dampers fitted Brown/Yellow 392mm
VP Brown/Yellow 392mm
Hope this helps and I think diameters are all the same