In my opinion, Tim, it isn't a good idea to try and straighten the lower
control arm pivot once it has been bent. We all know that flexing of most
materials weakens them (unles they are designed to flex, like a spring); I
prefer not to risk weakening the lower control arm by re-bending it. It's
not something you want to become brittle!
Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Nagy <nagy@duq.edu>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: Rebuilding Suspension...
>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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