Triumph Spitfire Front Shock Absorbers and Springs 

Great video Steve, thank you it’s very useful. Have been eagerly anticipating this video, cracking stuff.

Doing the car like back in the day! Not many can do that today, great work.

Amazing work.Great Music too!.

I know that particular job wasn’t that difficult but you make the jobs look so effortless and easy.

very helpful for my car, thanks!

Great job Steve and way to take advantage of some sunshine.

Nice work Steve. Sure would be nice to have our cars out all year.

Nice job Steve.

Great video Steve, and unexpected! What a great spring compressor, though I'm glad you sped up the thread doing up/ undoing! Should feel real good out on the road now.

Nice one…. Some cool music too 😎

Hi Steve. Nice job. Take care, too. Ulli

Soon be ready for the nitrous oxide kit Steve ! Seriously the Spit has come a long way since first shown. Good stuff.

Hello Steve, nice I love your cars and projects keep it up

They look great, good choice of colour for the top plates too :)

thanks

Hi Steve good video,I fitted spax all round to my 1500 but I think it's made my front end sit a bit lower have you noticed any difference on your mk3, tony

I've got to do this to my 79 spitfire I just bought sooner rather than later although I might want it to run well first. I enjoyed your presentation with two reservations, one of which has already been taken care of. It was painful for me also to see the time and effort to do what an air wrench does so well. The sound was great except my soundbar and bass box had to be turned down some and I had to turn it back up every time I wanted to hear what you were saying. Maybe a little less volume? Anyhow, I do have a question about the ride height. Mine's too low now, the wheels occasionally hit the fender opening while at rest but turning the wheel. The other thing is my tie rod ends are pointed at an up angle toward the wheel about an inch and I gather they're supposed to be level. The only ride height specs I can find say that it should be 4ft. with the hood up. That just makes no sense. Have you any help on the ride height?

Great video, I need to do this job on my MK1, is there a special tool to remove the hubcaps I'm worried about damaging them ?

Amazing job!! Did you go for poly or rubber. Looks like rubber on the video. Was ride comfort a decision between those two options. Also is there a specific compression point on that tool you need to get the springs to before you remove/add those top nuts? Loving these vids.

Another cracking video, althoughSteve, you are making me add more things to my list of "To buy stuff" . Using the compression tool, could you spin the threads through with a cordless drill to reduce ratchet use? I only ask cuz I'm lazy 🤣

Luvley jubley! Hi Steve . It is a straightforward job . I'd crack on with mine if l had one !! 😂😂 l guess you did the calipers and discs previously ! You must chuckle when you think how much you paid for this little gem . Mint one's are now commanding 5 figure sums . Those sills look deceptively good. Have the inner's gone as well ? Great stuff. Take care and stay safe.

So, how did she ride? Notice much difference? I put KYB non adjustable shocks on mine and it rides well. Couldn't afford anything fancier but I'm curious, lol

Not gonna lie, the right side frame rail on your Spit terrifies me. Any plans for addressing those holes? My ‘77 has it bad on the bottom of that area, but I’ve never seen it on the sides like that.

Good vid but man you need to get an impact driver I was knackered watching you 👍

Where did you get that spring compressor?

For those of you thinking of using any other tool to do this DON'T! YOU MUST use a spring compression tool like this or you will hurt yourself or worse the car! I tried it with hose clamps and I nearly lost an eye.... This video shows how to do it properly....