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Re: [TR] Goodparts adjustable brackets - question

To: "mhooper@indiefilmnet.com" <mhooper@indiefilmnet.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Goodparts adjustable brackets - question
From: Jack Mc <McGaheyRx@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:40:38 -0400
Cc: "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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They are a great product - well made, absolutely will hold their position -
but they are not a substitute for shims behind the brackets for toe adjustment
- if you needed those before, you will still need them - the adjustable
brackets allow for precise camber adjustment

Cheers,
Jack Mc


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On Apr 3, 2013, at 7:54 PM, Mark Hooper <mhooper@indiefilmnet.com> wrote:

> I've been considering the adjustable trailing arm brackets sold by
Goodparts
> for my 72 TR6. They should allow me to get things lined up without crazy
> shimming. During the frame repairs I did about 20 years ago I replaced the
> rear and bottom sides of the trailing arm frame sections with lengths of 3"
> angle iron. (I seem to recall shouting at the sky "Rust that you son of a
> b...!") Anyway, the right side camber is a bit off on one side and the tire
> seems to be farther out than on the left. I'd thought I might have the body
on
> the frame a bit off, but things seem OK. Thus, the adjustable brackets look
> like a good idea.
>
> Can anybody opine on their experiences with this mod? Do they stay in
> position? Solidly made etc?
>
> Mark Hooper
>
> 1972 TR6
>
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