Rear standard spring caps

[Hawksfield]

Hi

What's the solution to replacement rear standard spring cap replacement.
I believe they are Anglia and unobtainable.

Any help appreciated

[jono]

I sold a good pair last year so second hand will be the way forward.

There ought to be a ready supply from those who have gone the narrow spring route - I would contact Spyder and see if they have some left over from narrow spring conversions

[englishmaninwales]

Yes, keep a watch on eBay as they come up from time to time. Also if the ‘D’ in the hole for the damper rod is rounded they can be repaired.

[RichardHawkins]

John,

I have bought two of these from Spyder many years ago. They are a fabrication rather than being pressed in one piece, but seem to be OK.

Hope this helps,

Richard Hawkins

[mbell]

TTR also sells replacements:

https://www.tonythompsonracing.co.uk/pa ... rear-elan/

The narrow ones are fabricated not pressed and guess these might also be.

[fotsyr]

I have a pr of good used ones available. Located in the USA.

[nmauduit]

TTR also sells replacements:

https://www.tonythompsonracing.co.uk/pa ... rear-elan/

The narrow ones are fabricated not pressed and guess these might also be.

weight 2kg each... I would have thought they'd be a competition version

[Hawksfield]

Hi All
Thanks for the info. The TTR spring seats are for lower spring seats not the same as the ford spring cap,
Which suit the original lotus springs

[mbell]

weight 2kg each... I would have thought they'd be a competition version

I suspect they are reasonably thick steel but I somehow don't believe 2Kg is correct, even for a pair. Maybe 1KG for a pair.

The TTR spring seats are for lower spring seats not the same as the ford spring cap,
Which suit the original lotus springs

Yes good point, apologies missed that when scanning through the options. (Useful to know if I i don't like the narrow spring setup I am currently installing.)

[Bigbaldybloke]

Might have a pair under the bench somewhere if you are still looking as I’ve changed to the narrow springs.

[Hawksfield]

Bigbaldybloke

Thanks for that, I was thinking for the future and not desperate so I knew what was out there I think at the moment my solution will be to weld and re cut the "D" hole.

Thanks again I will keep yours in mind.