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[TR] TR250 suspension question

Subject: [TR] TR250 suspension question
From: auprichard at uprichard.net (Andrew Uprichard)
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:00:34 -0500
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A question for the cognoscenti :-)

How much "spring" should there be in the lower A arms? (the car is a TR250,
but I imagine it also holds true for others)  If I attach them to the frame,
I have about a quarter-inch gap either side of the trunnion on the passenger
side.  The gap is minimal on the driver's side.  The converse is also true:
If I build the suspension on the bench and present it to the car, some
effort is required to attach and tighten them.  I should add that all parts
are new and I am using neoprene bushings.

Perhaps I am being too obsessive here - and the fix would presumably require
frame alterations - but before I "tighten it all up", I'd be interested in
your collective thoughts.

Andrew Uprichard
TCF 191L (TR3B) 6 years post-restoration
CD 8433 L (TR250) probably 6 years to go



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