[TR] TR4 Maybe an Armstrong Shock problem

[greg at gelhar.com]

The shock absorbers do not support the car, that is the function of the
springs.

Greg G.
Osseo,MN


> The right rear of my TR4 is sagging to the right.
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> If I push on the back of the car, only the left side seems to have a nice
> rebound bounce. The leaf springs and Armstrong shock play nicely together.
> However,  the right hand side seems completely lifeless, and seems to be
> sitting noticeably lower, firmly metal on metal.
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> Here is my trouble shooting efforts so far.  I jacked up the car, and held
> the right rear of the car  up by the frame. Took the wheel off, and could
> see all parts are present. During this time the axle and suspension hung
> freely down.
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> I put the wheel back on, and lowered the car.
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> For about ten minutes my car was fine, and the rear bumper was level, and
> the right hand side had a nice rebound bounce.
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> My euphoria dissipated as the car quickly returned to its sagging state.
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> What do you think is wrong?  Is it a bad Armstrong shock and can this be
> fixed?
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> Will Daehler
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> 63 TR4 HVDA
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> Powder Blue
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