On Wed, 1 Nov 1995, Bob McDonald wrote:
> I'm looking for opinions on tackeling a front suspension rebuild on my 67B.
> I have quoted $500-600 to have the local shop complete the work. My
> pocketbook
> can't tolerate that expence and I'm thinking it might be a learning
> experience.
> Is this one of those jobs best left to a shop? I would really like to hear
> from others who have been there before. Also is there a MG club in the
> Salem Ore.
> area. Thanks in advance.
>
> Bob McDonald
> mcdonald@San-Jose.ate.slb.com
>
>
>
It's certainly within the realm of the home mechanic to do this job. The
only thing you can't do is rebush the swivel axels, but you can buy
rebushed ones. The only other trick is getting the right amount of shims
in the wheel bearings. (I replaced my wheel bearings when I did mine, no
point taking the same thing apart twice.) Porters book tells how to
get the correct amount of shims without a dial gauge.
Get a good shop manual (I recommend Bentleys) and read up on it. If you
think you can handle it your probably right. If not then don't.
It took me a day to do this, of course I cleaned and repainted the
A-arms, spring pan, brake shield etc. when I did, and replaced both the
front and rear springs at the same time. It can probably be done in an
afternoon.
Gary
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