Erich
There are a number of welds that should be done to the A-arms and to
the cross member.
STOA I believe printed an article about this many years ago.
http://66.175.58.218/tech/urethane/ar-stoabushings1.html
This web site will show you some of the welds on the A-arms but its contents
are not about the welding. All welding is done with old parts in place to
minimize distortion; the old parts are not re-used. Welds are added to the
bushing holders and the upper ball joint ring. The cross member has a
number of re-enforcement welds added. Contact Tom Hall, the author of the
article, maybe he has the welding re-enforcement article on computer
somewhere. Maybe someone else knows where that information is online.
One of the best things to do is check the Tiger Manual, section F,
check all the A-arm dimensions, line up and square up the bushing holders
before assembly. Check the ball joints for looseness using the procedures
in the Manual before you remove them from the car. Replace parts as needed.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Kathy and Erich Coiner
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 12:11 AM
To: Tiger List
Subject: Front suspension
The A arm pivot bushings are looking pretty sad on my car. The boots on the
ball joints don't look too hot either. While I am in there, what else should
I be on the look out for? What upgrades might I do? The car will be used for
"spirited street driving" It will also see occasional trips around the
orange cones.
I am concerned about the condition of the pivot shafts. I plan to get them
magnaflux inspected. If they are crack free am I good to go for a couple
more years? If they need to be replaced, who makes them, and where do I get
them?
The previous owner replaced the ball joints shortly before I bought the car.
That makes them 4 years and 6,000 miles old. Replace em again? or just look
for new boots?
Erich
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