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ASL642
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Post by ASL642 »

Was your Beetle dark red with a small caravan in cream and dark red to match? we have pictures of it because we thought the caravan was just the right size for a Morris Minor! :D

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Post by bmcecosse »

You mention above that Minor suspension is very hard! This is not normal - but will happen if the rear springs are 'tired' or overloaded and the car then sits firmly on it's bump stops! Then there is virtually NO suspension - and something is likely to break. New springs are not expensive - and not difficult to fit.
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hello regaliaqueen
yes this is a little caravan( eriba puck ) very light and i see well vikky tow it.no? i do not fit a tow bar traveller but i think it. perhaps with a tear drop but my wife is not OK and also no shelter.
Hi bmcecosse
i fit new leafs and spax shock absorber but it is always hard.??
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Post by ASL642 »

Hello Britany, yes Vikki could tow a caravan but I dont like towing either! I prefer a tent!

It has snowed here and our Morris Minors all have a hat of snow on them. The sun is now out and they're shining in the sunlight. Are you going on the MOT this year - we can't I afraid too much to do at home.

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Post by dave1949 »

Just a suggestion,
Can one of the mods start a new thread starting from Brittanys first post?
I think it would help the continuity
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Post by britany »

hello regaliaqueen no MOT this year but perhaps "Fontainebleau" with Amicale Morris Minor France for 60é on 1,2,3,4 may.
Hi Dave,you have right,what i say is not link with "texas",pardon
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Post by bmcecosse »

If the suspension is still hard - it must be caused by the Spax dampers. Are they adjustable ?
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Post by britany »

yes,but i have not " bump" even if i adjust different click steps ,the rear is always in low position,do you understand me?
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Post by bmcecosse »

Hmm - not really - if new leaf springs fitted it should sit clear of the rear bump stops - about 40mm gap ?
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Post by ASL642 »

Dont worry about the "link" we can find out where you are on the Messageboard> :D Where did you get your spax shock absorbers from - and English supplier - if we know we may be able to help you adjust yours to make your traveller more confortable to drive.

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Post by britany »

when i had bought the car, no bump stops and i have ordered leaf spring and shock without rear bump stops.is it very important?.is it the only reason?.next week i order them.
thank you very much bmc and Lou
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Post by ASL642 »

Hi Britany, If you have any more problems or want to ask any questions there is always someone on the Messageboard ready to help.

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Post by alex_holden »

Yes, the bump stops are important.
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