As noted on the prior page, length of rebound straps for the MGA should be abut 9-inches (230-mm) center to center of the bounting studs, when loaded after any stretching. 8-3/4-inches (220-mm) when new may be good, but not longer than 9-inches. Following are some photos and notes on current aftermarket parts.

AHH5081 Strap, rebound --- Applications:
Austin Healey Sprite 1958-1969, all --- MK-I, II, III, IV --- H-AN5; H-AN6; H-AN7; H-AN8; H-AN9
MG Midget 1961-1974 MK-I, II, III; --- G-AN1; G-AN2; G-AN3; G-AN4; G-AN5
MGA all --- 1500, 1600, 1600-MK-II, Twin Cam, roadsters and Coupes

SUPPLIERS: (Listing only those having a known or specified length)

AHH5081  220mm (8-11/16") british-passion (eBay)
AHH5081  8-1/2" (216mm)   EnglishParts.com (267-610)
AHH5081  215mm (8-7/16")  lotsofclassicbits (eBay)
AHH5081  8-5/8" (219mm)   Moss Motors UK
267-610  8-5/8" (219mm)   Moss Motors USA

MOSS UK: (AHH5081) Length from half center bolt to half center bolt = 220mm

STRAPPING GLAD SHOP Standard Length Length from half center bolt to half center bolt = 240mm This nylon strap is wrong for MGA

Photos at right show old strap at 228mm (9-in), and new strap at 216mm (8-1/2-in). These measurements are between the bolts, not on centers, implying that the old strap must be somewhat stretched. Both NEW types of straps (below) – the one from Moss with rubber coating and the nylon type as you can see are 2cm longer.