In article , The Natural Philosopher wrote:
dennis@home wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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So? Independant suspension requires one wheel to be able to move
independently of another. Which a swing axle allows. Prime example being
the Triumph Herald/Spitfire.

The Herald had a transverse spring which was bolted to the diff in the
centre.
The later Spitfires had a transverse spring which had a sliding mount on
the diff.
I would say that makes one of them independent and the other better.

never seen a 'sliding mount' on any spitfire ever.

I'd guess he's talking about the "swing spring", though it's more pivoting
than "sliding".
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