I am getting organized to rebuild Tilley's (TR6) front and
rear suspension this winter. Well, as much winter as we get in
San Diego. I saw the TRF ad for 15% off till the end of September
and am wondering---
1. Do the TRF suspension kits contain good quality components?
2. What else may I need, in addition to the suspension kits,
ball-joints, and tie-rod ends?
3. Is it easier/cheaper to rebuild the steering rack or buy the whole
TRF rebuilt rack?
4. If what I want is simply good suspension, (will not be racing
Tilley at all!), should I simply get the regular rubber bushings, or
should I get the nylock/plastic bushings? In other words, to get good
suspension and steering, do I need to upgrade to "high-performance"
suspension components?
5. A related question, should I replace the springs with high-perf
springs, or stick to stock? (I am planning on replacing front shocks
with the Koni's, and the springs... I just can't believe that 21 year
old original springs/shocks are still anygood) Do I need to replace
the rear lever arm shocks, or can I rebuild them?
6. Even more esoteric; do I need to replace the rubber differential
mounts? Or if they look "OK" simply use the old ones?
Thanks,
(Tilley is really looking nice, and running well, after her detailing...
albeit, the steering is loose and the front/rear ends are NOT pointing
the same direction...)
Nick
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