reinforcement kit for frame at front leaf spring eye

[Austin Healer]

some time ago I remember seeing a post that someone made a kit for reinforcing the area where the cruciform meets the rear frame rails at the front leaf spring attachment point. I have a MK1a in the shop presently and this area is seriously compromised.. so much so that when supported on jack stands the LH door opening increases by nearly 1/2"... I have both door apertures braced to the proper dimension... I could spend the time designing something, but if it exists there's no point in reinventing the wheel!

 

[Bryan]

tom hall kit

 

[Austin Healer]

tom hall kit

thanks!

 

[0neoffive]

thanks!

We also employ this gusset to keep that eventual crack at bay.