When I got my car, with the old original springs, even jacking it up by the axle
wouldn't move the axle away from the frame. When I was reassembling it, I used a
hydraulic frame tool to move the axle far enough from the frame to install the
new rubber bump stops.
richard white wrote:
> Ed Woods posted a question about tr3 rear springs. I too have the same
> problem (rear axle rests on the frame). The only difference is that I have
> a bare frame.
>
> Will the weight of the engine and the body on the frame be enough to provide
> clearence for the bump rubber. I would like to finish the frame and
> suspension. It will be a while before the engine and body are ready.
>
> Any help greatly appreciated
> Richard White
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George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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