[Tigers] Front Suspension

[Ron Fraser]

Joel
 
    If you look at original pictures of the Tiger you will see they sit
high.   The taller tires of the day made it look OK.   The shorter tires of
today make it look wrong.
There is a spec in the shop manual ride height; check it.
 
All suspension components should be tightened in a loaded position to not
put the parts in bind.
 
I don't believe the sway bar can be mounted upside down.
 
I believe I used the thinner Mustang II rubber cushion on top of the springs
to lower the front end a little.
 
Ron Fraser

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From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joel Martin
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Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 5:56 PM
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Subject: [Tigers] Front Suspension


Since it has been so quiet, I thought I would throw one out.  My front
suspension is sooo stiff and the height is 2-3 inches in my mind higher than
it should be.  Rebuilt suspension, welded up per CAT instructions, stock
springs, Koni shocks - old and all new rubber etc.

The front has no bounce at all.  First idea is to loosen upper and lower
control arm bolts, drive just a bit and then re-tighten.  Can you put the
front anti sway bar on upside down - not sure is could be a problem or not.
Bushing grease on all new rubber?

Thoughts\ideas would be appreciated.

Joel Martin, MK1A

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