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Spring Into Action With Your Austin Healey Suspension

Posted: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 @ 12:51
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.

Austin Healey front springs

Why Your Suspension Deserves a Spring Clean

Tired front or rear springs make your Healey feel soft, vague, and unpredictable. Our Austin Healey front suspension springs — available in both standard and competition-rated variants up to 900 lbs — bring back the ride height and control you’ve been missing.


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Spax suspension kit upgrade for Austin Healey

Upgrade Your Damping With Spax Suspension Kits

Once the springs are sorted, step up your suspension game with our Spax adjustable telescopic suspension kits. These Krypton gas-pressurised dampers replace old lever arms, offering real improvements in road holding and comfort — and yes, they're adjustable on the car.

Available for front and rear, from BN1 to BJ8, these bolt-on kits deliver sharper, more responsive handling whether you're on the road, rally stage, or just want your Healey to feel right again.


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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:

Austin Healey Adjustable Anti-Roll Bar Kit (19mm) | CapeSport

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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Adjustable Top Trunnion Kit for Austin Healey | CapeSport

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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Uprated Panhard Rod Kit for Austin Healey BN1-BJ8 | CapeSport

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
  • Adjustable setups allow for personal tuning
  • Direct-fit, no cutting or fabrication needed
  • Designed specifically for Austin Healey BN1–BJ8 models
  • Ships worldwide — fast
Rear leaf springs for Austin Healey

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.

 
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