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Could it be a MAM problem

I have done a lot of experimenting with springs. 5 leaf, 6 leaf and 7 leaf. Peter Mulberry advised me to take them off, clean them and re-grease them. 3 Morgans?? Well I have R&R'd them a lot. Cleaning and Greasing them per PM was very productive. But not sure I learned much from swapping. Other than making them too soft. That was a huge mistake.

I would appreciate your collective thoughts re my 1989 +4 rear leaf springs.
I discovered recently a nice concave rounded indent in the wooden support/cross member on the underside of the rear parcel shelf which looks suspiciously like the imprint of the diff, judging from its position. Since then I have noticed an occasional mellow thud when going over some holes or bumps. I use chain oil each year on the springs to keep them supple (I hope) but wonder if it is time to get them changed. From what I can see they do not look to be obviously sagging or broken. The next service/MOT is in a couple of months at BHM. Think I should just wait and get them to have a look or arrange to have it done asap?

Let Keith have a look. It will keep until then.

I had a Bedford HA van as a first car. Based on the old Viva. It had a single transverse leaf spring on the front. I had to replace it due to damage. Not particularly difficult but I used two jacks to ease the spring end into place after fitting the opposite end. Access was ok with the front up on stands. From what I have seen both in the factory and my own car a Mog requires more dismantling for access and refitting. Not too bad I would imagine provided it is thought through and suitable means to manipulate the spring end is available.

Thankyou DaveW for the response. I thought/hoped it wasn't something that needed doing urgently but I needed an experienced persons reassurance. I'm sure Len or Keith will advise accordingly when I see them for the MOT.

For the 8 years I owned my '76 4/4 the diff used to regularly clout the rear parcel shelf (particularly when loaded for touring). I never worried about it. Had I kept the car longer, I might have considered replacing the springs. Suggest you look into 4 leaf 4 seater springs if you carry a lot of kit, should your springs be suffering from wear/age.

That was the solution I went for. Makes a big (positive) difference to the way the car drives.

Thank you for your reply....in the end i had it done in a garage and took 10 hours so i think this is acceptable
best regards
Herman

Hello Spanner at the end i had it done by a garage...took them 10 hours so i think that is ok :-)