The work round is use a Mulfab centring block and use it mounted through 180 degrees to push the axle forward. It will all appear obvious when the new and old springs and their respective distances between the mounting pin and front eye are compared.
A side effect of the above work round is that the rear will be slightly lowered.
I considered this, but the downside is a) £150, b) lower rear end and c) axle remains 'uncentralised'
The tank move option was free, easy (four holes drilled through wood) and I get a centralised axle as a bonus! Trimming the compensator mount has the same positive result..
