On Fri, 3 Apr 1998 johnw@wrq.com wrote:
> What is the best way to jack up the rear end of the TR6 when you want
> both chassis rails on 'stands? I have used the jack directly on the
> differential, but I am concerned that I am putting excess strain on
I used a big board (4x4- 3 1/2" thick) to span the gap between the
chassis rails when jacking my TR4. Be aware that the rear of the chassis
is different and I was also missing my muffler at the time! You should be
able to fit a large piece of wood (hard woods are best) in between. LBCs
are light, but if you hear cracky-splintery noises, let it down quick!
> Second question is much more involved. The car has about zero body
> rot, but I still have a solid gap between the door and the rear body
> panels, especially at the top. One would have to imagine a "V" to get
> a picture of the gap from bottom to top. I am told this condition can
> be corrected by replacing the worn rubber between the body and the
> chassis. I can also reduce this gap to nil by raising the rear of the
> car. Is the solution as simple as shimming via new rubber at the rear
> end, or am I looking elsewhere?
Is the chassis solid? Are you jacking the body to reduce the gap, or the
frame?
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