I am told that the actual difference between current Morgan production 4 leaf springs (and the Suplex asymmetrical springs) and the older 5 leaf springs is actually 20mm. This is the difference between the two mounting positions available on the new Suplex 5 Link kit.

This should not be a problem for anyone with a cable handbrake but should certainly be considered by anyone who has the handbrake mechanism mounted behind the diff. Horror makes a very good point, and one that I had forgotten to mention, about the handbrake mechanism. Fortunately this is not a problem for Dave as he has the latter cable operated brake.

Regarding the fact that the car rides a little lower with the 4 leaf springs. This, according to Dan White of Suplex, is a designed feature because leaf springs work best when they are near flat when in use. In other words once the car is loaded with luggage, fuel and passengers they should be as close to flat as is possible within the constraints of available space for bump and rebound (not much on a Morgan).

The apparent softness of the 4 leaf springs by comparison the the 5 leaf springs may be more because of less stiction between the leaves than any great variation in the spring rates. If you want more information of a technical nature it is probably it is probably best to contact Dan, a very nice guy and a dedicated Morgan owner.

Peter

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