[Healeys] Front Suspension

[Bob Spidell]

Or you can try:

http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=2&new=1

I just put new A-arm bushings in (he'll sell just those if that's all 
you need).  Only one short trip so far, but I'm happy with the feel and 
the (lack of) noise. 

Tom guarantees satisfaction--no questions asked.  A standup guy.


bs


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Greg -
>
> All the rubbers should absolutely be replaced.  If you can get some of the
> soft urethane replacements which Superflex in the UK sells, you should be in
> good shape.
>
> http://www.superflex.co.uk/index.php
>
> Alan
>
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Greg Mandas <gmandas at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> Ok, I got a call from Peter and the shocks are on their way back. While
>> looking at the front suspension, contemplating reassembly, I think to
>> myself,"Well, they're already half apart."
>>
>> So here are my questions:
>>
>> What do I look for in evaluating weather or not to rebuild the front end or
>> do I just do (or don't) do it.?  The car has only 37K miles on it and spent
>> much of the last 30 years in a barn. The sway bar is new. It was replaced
>> for sale. The rest wasn't.
>>
>> What is the skill level required to rebuild the front end? Under the
>> tutelage of a professional mechanic I have replaced a lot of parts and done
>> some wiring, but when it came to rebuilding the carbs he took that one on.
>>
>> Are there any better instructions on the job than in the green book?
>>
>> Greg
>> 65BJ8 Lady Spenser
>>
>> No; I don't have a thing the British Royals.  She's Blonde (Old English
>> White), beautiful and although feisty at times, she handles herself with
>> grace, style and class.
>> ________
>>     
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