Hi John and List:
Thanks to all who responded. I'll be sure to thoroughly clean the wishbones
with a Dremel tool before installing the new bushings. The job seems pretty
straight forward and will allow me to do a little exploring for the further
restoration of the suspension later this Winter.
Best regards,
Walt Fogle
John Lumia wrote:
Walter Fogle writes:
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>I've discovered that the outer bushings on the driver's side front
>trunnion/wishbone connection of my '69 TR6 need to be replaced. I've
>ordered a bushing kit for both sides from BPNW and hope to do the job this
>weekend. BPNW advises that if I support the spring/shock pad with a jack
>and remove the large bolt and split nut that I can then lower the wishbones
>in order to replace all the lower bushings.
>
>What is your experience and advice on this project? I do intend to
>completely rebuild the front suspension and steering after the 1st of the
>year but need to correct this immediate problem/hazard. The Bentley manual
>describes complete removal of the lower wishbones but doesn't specifically
>address bushing replacement while the wishones are still attached to the
>car. Any help/advice/cautions?
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>Walter,
>
>Yes I've done that before. Since you arent removing the spring pad bolts,
>the spring is still captured by the spring pad and the shock absorber. By
>jacking up the spring pad, you are removing the load on the trunnion bolt,
>it should come right out, and the trunnion can swing out of the way. No
>need to remove the brake rotor or the caliper either. However, it may be a
>job to remove any rust from the insides of the wishbones. If you dont get
>the rust and corrosion out, the bushings become hard to press in, and makes
>it even harder to install the metal sleeves inside the bushings. It's
>still
>worth a try, but make sure the jack is secure. I've jacked up under the
>shock with a piece of wood in between. All you need to do is jack up just
>enough (which should be very little) to remove the spring load on the
>trunnion.
>
>Getting the trunnion to go back in between the two wishbones without the
>washers falling out is a little tricky, just be sure to keep grease away
>from the back side of the brake rotor. My suggestion would be to cover the
>openings on the rotor shield rotor with some duct tape or something to keep
>from getting grease on the back side. If you get grease on the outer side
>of the rotor at least you can clean it off.
>
>Good luck!
>
>John Lumia - 76 TR6
>
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