[Tigers] Front Suspension

[michael king]

What concerns me about what Joel says isn't the ride height, the cars did
sit high... He says there is no suspension movement is how I read it " no
bounce " in wondering if there is some bind
On 18 Jan 2016 11:39, "Ron Fraser via Tigers" <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Joel
> Martin via Tigers
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 17, 2016 5:56 PM
> *To:* Tiger List Serve
> *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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