I have a 77 Spitfire, and although I'm quite new at this, I understand enough to know the following is dangerous territory. The back end of my car needs work. Not only does it lean too far to the dr
Dave, WHile you are there Here's a list of things to check: 1. Check the differential seals and bearings. Easier to change them now. 2. Check the axle shaft U-joints and axle bearings for play and we
It might be worth checking and likely renewing the nylon "bearings" (bushings) in the hub on which the vertical link pivots. These are similar to the bushings in the trunnions the front end, they see
any recommendations Dave*if* needed, since the wheels will be off and the shocks disconnected at one end and the spring disconnected from the vertical links, it's probably a good time to do shocks/r
Someone should. "I think I'll throw in a new spring" is a cute thing to say if you've never done it! It is definitely a b*tch, at least the first time. Yeah, rebolting the center cap is the hardest p
I have found that if one removes both axle shafts and then attach the spring, it is much easier to position the axle shafts on the spring than to position the spring on the differential. As long as y
Doug, If you want to develop a real case of "ship-wrights" You can relace the trunion bushings and the U-joints and rebuild the brakes, and don't forget the axle bearings. How are your shocks? But se
Am I missing something here. My diff had six studs that protrude far enough that once the spring is aligned and the center pin is in place, the retaining plate just dropped in place. Of course after
My spitfire looks the same way after it has been jacked up for service, however the tires return to their correct positions after being driven a few miles. I don't know if this information applies to