Just an add to what has been said above. I replaced the front springs on my 73 4/4. The pair I took out were original, nearly 50 years old. They had sagged over an inch compared to the new springs.

Paul

73 4/4 "Henry A"
53 +4 Flat Rad "Pug"
84 Citoen 2CV Spec "BeBe"
60 MGA
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