Runabout vs Touring ride comparison

[NealW]

Since finishing the restoration of our 15 runabout in April, I've been driving it and our 21 touring enough to start noticing differences in how they both ride. Obviously the touring has a heavier body, so I expected the lighter runabout to have a stiffer ride. You can definitely feel bumps more with the runabout, but the touring also has Hassler coil springs in the front and back.

I'm not complaining about the runabout's ride; it is a blast to drive. I'm just curious if other's have experience with and without Hassler springs to see if they make that much difference, or if the difference that I'm feeling is mainly due to the lighter body without as much weight on the rear leaf spring.

thanks,

Neal

[Stephen_heatherly]

It depends on a lot of different things. The hasslers certainly do make a difference, but it also depends on how many leaves you have in your springs as well as the condition of your springs. If your springs are rusty and not well lubricated it bvb will make the car ride considerably harder. I can tell a big difference when I lube my springs.

Stephen

[NealW]

If your springs are rusty and not well lubricated it bvb will make the car ride considerably harder. I can tell a big difference when I lube my springs.

I can see that this would make a difference. I had our runabout springs powder coated when I was restoring it, but then put a layer of that "slip paint" that was recommended to use on leaf springs.