Spring Suspension Upgrades for Healey BN1

Posted: Monday, 5 May 2025 @ 00:00

Austin Healey 100M English country road Spring time

It’s that time of year again — the days are getting longer, the garage doors are going up, and the old Healey’s calling for attention. If your Austin Healey’s front end has seen better days, now’s the perfect time to refresh your suspension setup and make every mile this season feel as tight and controlled as the day it rolled off the line.

Why Your Front Suspension Deserves Some Love

Let’s face it: your front suspension does a lot of heavy lifting, and after decades on the road (and off it, in some cases), springs and dampers just don’t perform like they used to. That’s where our Austin Healey front suspension springs come in — available for all Big Healey models from BN1 to BJ8, and with competition-rated variants up to 900 lbs, they’re built to restore correct ride height and give you the handling you’ve been missing.

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Austin Healey Uprated Front Shock Absorber

More Than Just a Spring Clean

Replacing tired springs is a great start, but if you really want to tighten up the handling, now’s the time to tackle the full front-end package. Our 30% uprated Armstrong front shock absorber is a direct-fit replacement that adds firmer damping without needing any mods to your chassis. It complements the heavier-duty springs beautifully, giving you better cornering feel and more confidence behind the wheel.

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Go All In: Adjustable Kits for Real Precision

If you're chasing more than just an improvement — maybe a sharper turn-in or dialled-in cornering response — we've got you covered:

Part: SUF192CS

Adjustable Anti-Roll Bar Kit - 19mm

Reduces body roll and lets you tune front-end stiffness for road or competition use.

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Part: SUF105A

Adjustable Top Trunnion Kit

Improves camber control and alignment precision. A must-have if your Healey sees regular track time or spirited Sunday drives.

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Part: SUR161UR

Uprated Panhard Rod Kit

Yes, the rear matters too — especially if you're fitting stiffer springs up front. This adjustable Panhard rod helps keep the rear axle properly located under hard cornering, reducing rear-end wander and improving stability.

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The Benefits of Refreshing Your Front Suspension

Restores correct ride height and front-end geometry
Increases stability and sharper cornering
Firmer, more predictable damping (with uprated shocks)
Adjustable setups allow for personal tuning
Direct-fit, no cutting or fabrication needed
Designed specifically for Austin Healey BN1–BJ8 models
Ships worldwide — fast

Don’t Stop at the Front – Restore Your Healey’s Rear Ride Too

Upgrading your front suspension springs is a huge leap forward — but for a truly balanced and confident Healey, it’s just as important to refresh the rear suspension too.

We stock a full range of Austin Healey rear leaf springs for BN1 to BJ8 models, including standard replacements, uprated 8-leaf springs for fast road work, and race-spec options for serious competition use. Correct ride height, sharper cornering, and better stability start with the right springs at both ends.

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Ready to Spring Into Action?

Whether you're prepping for the summer show season or just want to enjoy a more planted drive, this is the setup that'll give your Healey the confidence it deserves. Tackle the bumps, own the corners, and enjoy a classic that handles like it was always meant to.

Spring Into Action With Your Austin Healey Suspension

Why Your Front Suspension Deserves Some Love

Find Your Springs

More Than Just a Spring Clean

Take A Look

Go All In: Adjustable Kits for Real Precision

Part: SUF192CS

Adjustable Anti-Roll Bar Kit - 19mm

Order Now

Part: SUF105A

Adjustable Top Trunnion Kit

Order Now

Part: SUR161UR

Uprated Panhard Rod Kit

Order Now

The Benefits of Refreshing Your Front Suspension

Don’t Stop at the Front – Restore Your Healey’s Rear Ride Too

Ready to Spring Into Action?

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