Triumph Sportscars

Proprietors: AJ & AE Ansell

SPITTY TIPS — 3. Suspension Combinations

The wonderful thing about Spitfires is the combination of suspension set up.

Basically there are 3 types:

  • MK1–MKIII type
  • MKIV type
  • 1500 type

The 1500 type was the ultimate development and the best. A very effective suspension modification to early Spitfires is to fit a MKIV rear sprint and front sway bar.

Some owners have gone to the trouble of fitting GT6 MKII suspension to their Spitfires, but there is very little advantage over a well set up MKIV or 1500 type.

See front and rear suspension set up.