I got my '57 TR3 frame back from the powdercoater the other day, and
am eagerly starting to assemble as much of the suspension as I can.
Ran into a couple of things that I wanted to clarify before going
further:
1) I bought TRF's heavy duty front springs. The guy on the phone
said *NOT* to use the aluminum spacers with them, but that goes
against everything else I have heard. They are the same length as
the springs that came out, which had the spacers. I measured them at
10 1/8" long. What's the scoop?
2) The inner lower a-arm bushing setup (I bought TRF's magic
suspension kit) seems wrong. For each arm I've got a nylon bushing,
and two nylon washers to go on either side of the arm, and then I
have a metal sleeve that goes into the nylon bushing - but then that
slides over the metal on the frame. With the way things fit
together, I don't see how I'm going to have anything but metal on
metal movement. The metal sleeve is a tight enough fit into the
nylon bushing, once that's in the arm, that it won't turn, and the
metal sleeve slides fairly easily on the frame. Since you can't
grease that part, it seems like things would wear pretty darned fast,
not to mention make a lot of noise. What to do?
Any input would be appreciated.
SWMBO actually described the frame as "beautiful" upon its return
from the powdercoater! Now that *is* impressive!
Best,
Dan
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Dan Buettner - Des Moines, Iowa - mailto:danb@thelittlemacshop.com
1957 TR3, TS15098L, now with an O! Undergoing frame-off restoration
begun 9/99; now at the reassembly stage (and a long stage that may be).
1977 Spitfire, FM64159U, with an O. In need of a comprehensive
restoration (again); will someday drive again!
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