I am finishing a full rebuild of the right front suspension (left still
to do) on my 69 TR6, and ready to install the spring.
>From other documentation, the proper order of assembly appears to be to
(1) hang the vertical link from the ball joint, (2) insert the spring in
the upper tower and on the spring pan, (3) using a spring compressor
draw up the spring pan so it can be bolted to the lower wishbones, and
(4) further draw this assembly up so the lower wishbones can be attached
to the vertical link at the trunnion.
In my zest to re-assemble everything, I had attached the vertical link
to the lower wishbones on my shop bench. This seemed to make it very
easy to hang this assembly from the ball joint when I attached the lower
wishbones to the frame.
Now, my question is this. Is there anything problematic with now
installing the spring by (1) inserting the spring in the upper tower and
on the spring pan, (2) using a spring compressor, draw up the spring pan
so it can be bolted to the lower wishbones, and (3) further draw this
assembly up to attach the vertical link to the ball joint assembly? It
seems like it would be much easier to guide the vertical link onto the
ball joint spindle than to try to mess with the trunnion assembly. But
then my brighter self was able to get my attention during a weak moment
and said, if it's so much easier to do it this way why doesn't the
documention suggest this?
I'm feeling particularly good today, so strong criticism, teasing and
general fun-making is very welcome. Thanks for any help.
Mike
Corvallis, OR
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