Is is safe to bend these things back straight? If so, what is the best
method?
thanks!
Lawrie Alexander wrote:
> The fact that he thought the alignment needed
> adjusting suggests something may be out of whack, however. While you're
> working on the front end, have a very close look at the lower control arm
> pivots to make sure they are not bent.
>
> Lawrie
> British Sportscar Center
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
> To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 10:35 PM
> Subject: 3Q: Rebuilding Suspension...
>
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I've delved into the front suspension rebuild (finally) and I have a couple
> >of questions to run by..
> >
> >First, I am having trouble getting the upper trunnion pin out on one side.
> >On the other side, I simply hit the end of the pin with a hammer and it
> >popped out the other side. On this side however, I can only move it
> >about 1 mm (and I've been hitting it pretty hard). From the diagrams
> >I can't see what could be hanging it up. The trunnion rotates freely about
> >it! Any ideas? I've also tried hammering a screwdriver under the pin
> >head and using a BF C-clamp to press it out to no avail.
> >
> >Second Q, should I use LM Grease or something else to prevent seisure of
> >the trunnion pins and a-arm bushes. There seems to be some sort of silver
> >stuff on the trunnion pins now (moly grease?) and I have also heard you
> >should use 'copperslip' haven't seen that.
> >
> >Turns out *both* the shocks are shot, I thought one was okay. Under the
> >front of the shocks are a bunch of thin shims, I don't see these on the
> >parts list, what are they about.
> >
> >Thanks! Time to update the web site. I'm taking some pictures along the
> >way too. This is going to make a huge difference!!
> >
> >Skye
> >
> >--
> >1966 MGB The MGB Experience __,__\__
> >GHN3L-70307 http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
> >
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