Madmax before you embark on surgery have you greased the springs with motorcycle chain grease it makes a big difference
John , the springs haven't been on for long as previous owner had them made by track and classic automotive on 15th April 2014 after much analysis and testing judging by the paperwork in my lever arch file , so its all been done before and this will be the third set put on ! Ok I may be going from frying pan into fire but these new mulfab springs have a good reputation and I'm determined to improve my Mog suspension somehow ! (Too many years of driving wishbone suspension cars ? )