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David Morris
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Hi Pat,

You don't say what your methods are, but I had this problem with my Javelin last year. Most people advised me that the rear torsion bar rubbers were 'shot'.

Once we took the rear torsion bar covers off, we did indeed find that the rubbers were very soft. I sourced some 'new old stock' ones which were much harder but the big difference was the realisation that the rear spring arms ( 52234 & 52233 ) had been reversed way back in the past. They are 'handed' and putting them on the wrong side results in the Javelin dropping at the rear by about 2-3".

My Javelin had been owned by Ken Lees ( a previous JCC Competitions Secretary ) and my thoughts are that he intentionally lowered the rear suspension in this fashion, to perhaps aid handling as he used the car in competition in the 1960's.?

Hope this is useful and perhaps this is one of your solutions?

All the best,

David Morris
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