MY .02 Worth:
Put never-seize in your poly-bushings, it'll keep 'em from the dreaded
squeek!
Tim Hutchisen
'71 TR6
TR66pack@aol.com wrote:
> Good Morning List,
>
> Winter is arriving in Wisconsin soon and I'm going to be doing my first
> complete suspension rebuild on the '74 TR6. As I prepare to put my parts list
> together I thought I'd solicit thoughts from the list on experiences with
> bushings from the various suppliers (large and small) and if there are any
> types of bushings I should avoid. I plan to upgrade the bushings wherever
> possible but I'm wondering if some bushings are too hard or annoyingly squeeky
> because of the materials they are made from. Anyone have good/bad experinces
> to share?
>
> Also looking for a good source for springs. I want a stock ride height but I
> wouldn't mind a competition spring for a firmer ride. Any expereinces with
> good/bad springs?
>
> Lastly, I'm considering a mild competion set-up to give the TR just alittle
> more handling for spirited driving. Any experinces with uprated front sway
> bars, rear sway bars, and/or upgraded shocks (adjustable Konis?, Spax?) and
> springs upfront?
>
> I know I'm not tfirst one to go down this road so I'm soliciting the list for
> input because there's just no sense in re-inventing the wheel.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kerry Fores
> tr66pack@aol.com
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