[Healeys] suspension problem

[Chris Dimmock]

Hi Jim, I think the shock arms are different lengths, and they have  
been refitted on opposite sides if they are the exact pair which came  
off the car.  Pretty common that each shock arm is a slightly  
different length.... As this is the only way to change/ adjust camber  
without fitting sliding mounts.
Have a look at  http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_technical_articles.html
for more info on camber & healey/ wolseley shocks
Best
Chris


On 16/08/2009, at 11:28 AM, <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:

> helping a club member work on his bj7 yesterday and noticed the  
> right wheel really leaning in at the top.  the drivers side wheel  
> looked ok.  used a carpenters level on them and the right one was  
> over one bubble length or more leaning in.  the left side was fine.   
> we recently did work on the drivers side shock tower and had both  
> shocks rebuilt.  do not understand why the tower we did not work on  
> would be a problem.   did not have time to take wheels off and do  
> measurements, but before we do is there any simple explanation.   
> both shocks came off this car so do not think one has a shorter arm  
> on the shock, but will examine them this coming week.  hope we did  
> not get the trunnion turned the wrong way, but anything is  
> possible.   any help appreciated.   hjim