The hard rubber pad is not progressive
Hi Copperman,
As Roger noted, bump stops are not part of the suspension function. They are there merely to protect (slightly) the ravages of the impact of metal on metal in extremis and make crashes into thuds,
admittedly an improvement in sound effect. Roger, on the other hand, explains that his adjustable...suspension aids are PART of the suspension. I assume that his and all other users have perfect leaf springs,
easily determinable by merely measuring the ride height at the rear. In fact, why don't we do that..measure the distance of a common point at the rear to the ground? That is going to surprise many here.Don't let unnecessary science obscure simplicity. For almost 70 years, Morgans with Factory springs in unsagged and otherwise good condition did NOT produce a car that bounces and crashes down roads. I have had famed moggers that we all know, drive in my car and exclaim that I must installed independent suspension, but I have done nothing but adjust the stock components to operate precisely. If our cars did not function as such, my wife would never have tolerated months at a time in Morgans on back roads. So Morgans can be great at the back (where all the comfort is) with the right equipment and properly functioning components. She will quickly say that the most comfortable car she has ever driven in is a Morgan!
From this perch, the major problem seems to be that this community, with generally more modern mogs, have grown up during a long era of substandard leaf springs.Look how many times the MMC has changed leaf spring suppliers since 2005! Does that not indicate something? They were aware of the problem, just couldn't find a reliable supplier.
We can.
Lorne
