Milano springs

[JHertzman@domain.elided]

Colin Verrilli is interested in slightly stiffer rear springs for his '87 
Milano, but is concerned that Ricambi's 17% stiffer "sport" springs, 1 1/3 
inch lower than stock, may bottom out under load.

I don't have a certain answer for a Milano (or GTV-6) specifically, but for 
the Alfettas (all types) rear ride height was adjustable by spacers just as 
both the fronts and rears were on all 750/101/105/115 Alfas, with three 
different thicknesses of spacers; 11600.25528.05 is 7mm, 11600.25528.06 is 
14mm, and 11600.25528.06 is 21mm. The numbers might (or might not) differ for 
the later cars, but I would be very surprised if the same system did not 
apply, allowing ride height adjustments in several increments of roughly 3/10 
of an inch each, which should be enough of a fudge factor to allow use of the 
17% stiffer "sport" springs with an appreciably more moderate lowering to 
allow for running loaded.

John H.
Raleigh, N.C.

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