Peter,
You think this could explain the inch or so of flex needed to hook the shocks
and rebound straps?
Thanks,
Gregg Baker
At 10:39 AM 1/24/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Further to the discussion (I don't know if anyone else got this already)
>about installing the leaf springs on the MGA. Soundsa like you've bolted
>& tightened the bolts at both ends. DON'T. Loosely fit either the front
>or rear bolt 1st then install other end loosely. Do not tighten until
>you've finished your resto.What happens is the bushings become
>torqued-up (twisted) to their full limit when the car is at normal ride
>height (ie. when you're done) The bushings may last a year, but probably
>not. The bushings should be "normal" when the car is at rest "wet".
>just my .02 Cheers Peter
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