Dave---The placement of the spacer should be under the spring. I think the
reason for this is so the spacer can't fall out, when the suspension goes into
droop. This is rarely the case, as most of the springs we use are of sufficient
length to keep this from happening. It's easy enough to check, tho. When all
parts are stacked back in place, including the shock absorber, let the trailing
arm hang free to see if the spring is still under tension. (It should be).
Check by seeing if you can pop out the spring, using a large screwdriver.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: forzion@maine.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:38 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Spring spacer question
Hello troops!
Everyone ready for winter? Some folks in New York State and in the Midwest are
already digging out from a foot of snow. Fortunately, here in "sunny Maine,"
we're still snow free. Last winter, we ended up with a "good" six feet of snow
before the season was over! Eek!
I am starting to install Richard Good's lowering springs in the rear, also
installing the adjustable trailing arm brackets at that time. I plan to install
new poly pads and 1/2" aluminum spacers,as well.
Speaking from the top of the 'stack' down, what is the correct way to install
the spacer?: Pad, spacer, spring, pad? A different order? Can I assume the
spacer is used ABOVE the spring?
Thanks for the help from those who have BTDT,
Cheers,
Dave
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