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We lossened the U bolts and moved things around some making sure the
brackets, pads and all related hardware was properly centered and mounted
and that solved the problem. I am not sure what was off but the axle now
sits properly about 1 inch above the frame rails instead of flush tight to
the rails. Best that I can say is that if things do not line up right on
the nut it causes that axle to shift. One comment I heard more than once
was to beware of the springs provided by M*** and Vic***** Br*****. Now, in
their defense, my springs were purchased 2 years ago and they may have
corrected the problem. My springs do seem to set the car a little high and
it may be that it will take some time for things to settle down proper.
Thanks for all the help.
We discovered the axle position problem as we were trying to solve a silent
rear end rumble feel that seemed to occur only at about 55-60 MPH. We
replaced the seal in the pumkin at the drive shaft and tightened the nut on
the pinion and added a little lock tight but have not road tested it yet.
It almost felt like the rear end gears did not match up quite right and you
could feel the slight shake-but only at a certain high speed. Maybe this is
that harmonic shake/vibration that listers comment on from time to time. I
did not weld the brace in the frame as was suggested.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: rwil@sbcglobal.net [mailto:rwil@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 11:40 AM
To: Dan Stromquist
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Leaf Springs 64 BJ8 Phase II
New springs take time to settle. Your springs may be fine.
-Roland
------Original Message------
From: Dan Stromquist
Sender: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Oct 16, 2008 9:05 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Leaf Springs 64 BJ8 Phase II
List:
It appears the replacement leaf springs in the rear of my BJ8 have to much
arch and are forcing the axil downward to close to the frame. I like the
fact that the car sits a little higher for the added clearance and the car
sits level now so I am hoping someone has a solution which doesn't require
lowering the body relative to the ground to solve the problem. Anyone ever
solve this problem before and what was the fix?
Dan
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