Hey Mark,
I just went through my fron suspension completely on TS-72747 (1960
TR-3A). I read Randalls response to your email and wish that I had had that
advice before starting and only have a few things to add:
1. Just plan on replacing everything that is replacable.
2. Check the trunnions very closely. When I inspected the trunnion
bushings I discovered that there wasn't any and the trunnions and lower
A-arms were damaged beyond salvage.
3. Use the synthetic bushings. The original rubber ones wear out
quickly.
My TR runs straight and true.
Bill Brewer
-----Original Message-----
From: Moody, Mark <Mark.Moody@burke.com>
To: triumps <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 27, 1999 7:30 AM
Subject: TR3A Front End
>
>It's winter in Colorado so I figure it might be a good time to rebuild the
>front end on "Stewart Little" , a 59 TR3A. He's only got 36K after 40
>years, but I have heard that the front end was only good for about 35K
when
>it was new, so now is the time. Besides it makes wired noises and is
>starting to hang a little low on one side.
>
>Aside from reading the normally wonderful ( but in this case frightful)
>manual, is there any place to get good advice on replacing the bushings
etc>
>Is it tough to do? Should I expect every nut I touch to crack in two, or
>three? What am I looking at here. The manual makes it sound like I need
>to take "everything apart" to replace the incidental worn bushings. I
guess
>I live in fear of finding a damaged or damaging the shock towers or
>something as it all turns to rust crust in my hands. Should I be looking
at
>replacing everything? Note, this is a "basic driver" that lives on a dirt
>road and has a few holes in the frame. Beautiful, but no beauty contest
>queen.
>
>Is there anyone out there who can lend me moral as well as experienced
>advice on whether or not this is a fun winter project. Note, my garage is
>not heated!
>
>Thanks much. Mark Moody
>
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