Doing the suspension rebuild is very easy. If you have a minimal
set of tools and a manual you can't really go wrong.
Having said that, there are a few places where you might get
pretty frustrated!
I like the nolathane bushes in preference to the rubber ones.
you can order them from any local auto parts store. Contact
me directly if you have problems finding them.
If you want someone to do the job for you, I can recommend both
Link Automotive (Mitcham) or the Bugeye Barn (Upwey). Both do
good work, know sprites, and are inexpensive.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Russell Penney <rpenney@cyberspace.net.au>
To: Spridget Mailing List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, May 18, 1998 10:42 PM
Subject: RE: Suspension
>Should I use rubber or one of the newer materials for the bushes?
>The front end stuff, is it something I should get done professionally? I am
>not totally incompetent but I am wary of the amount of things I could get
>wrong!
>
>Russell
>1965 MKIIIA Sprite
>Melbourne, Australia
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
>> [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Chris Kotting
>> Sent: Monday, May 18, 1998 10:10 PM
>> To: 'spridgets@autox.team.net'
>> Subject: RE: Suspension
>>
>>
>> Russell -
>>
>> Replace the bushings before deciding to go the whole route.
>> Converting now
>> rather than later won't save you a a lot of time, and you'll be
>> better able
>> to properly diagnose with decent bushings in there.
>>
>> However, if there's any play in the front end, attend to that as soon as
>> possible! At the very least, grease the front end thoroughly and inspect
>> for play. A full front end kit isn't all that expensive, and will do
>> wonders for your handling!
>>
>> Chris Kotting
>> ckotting@iwaynet.net
>>
>> On Monday, May 18, 1998 5:24 AM, Russell Penney
>> [SMTP:rpenney@cyberspace.net.au] wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> > I am having a lot of fun playing with my sprite and it's time I got
>> around
>> > to replacing the very perished bushes in my rear suspension ( front has
>> to
>> > wait until I have the money ).
>> > I could just replace the bushes and be done with it but I have the
>> problem
>> > of VERY firm suspension and want to know should I be looking at
>> the whole
>> > picture. Are some of kits with telescopic shocks a good way to go?
>> > I know Sprites are meant to be firm but mine jumps lanes at the
>> slightest
>> > bump and the roads round here are terrible. It feels like I have no
>> shockers
>> > at all but the bounce test says to me ( a complete layman ) that the
>> shocks
>> > are OK.
>> >
>> > So HELP! :-)
>> >
>> > Russell
>> > 1965 MKIIIA Sprite
>> > Melbourne, Australia
>>
>
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