Joe,
I'd say it depends on how the car's been driven. When I bought
mine three years ago, it had apparently been driven over potholes and
bumps, because the left wishbone was completely broken through. I assume
this is the part to which you're referring. I don't know how to test it,
but you may want to be aware that it could break, but I don't know what
damage that'll do to the rest of the car, or if it'll affect the handling.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U
Bloomington, IN
On Thu, 23 Oct 1997, Joe Merone wrote:
> Good day Triumphant ones:
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> I'm in the process of putting together a parts wish list for the winter and
> this year's down-time project with Trevor focusses on the front end. The
> shocks and springs were replaced only two years ago but now I'm planning on
> doing the bushings and ball joints along with the roll-bar bushings and
>links.
> Here's the question:
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> The TR6 restoration book specifically mentions the vertical link as high load
> carrying parts and possible problem areas. It suggests replacing these old
> original suspension parts after 60,000 miles. Do you all agree? Anyone have
> any confirming evidence? I don't see any cracking in mine but would not be
> above changing them for the sake of safety while I've got the front end
>apart.
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> Joe Merone
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