[TR] TR3 Leaf Springs

[TERRY SMITH]

Thanks, Geo. I tried TRF today, but OOS there, so found them at Moss ridiculously cheap, in view, so am going new. When I rebuilt the chassis and suspension as a part of the resto, I was able to get the pin out, eased because the body was off. When I reinstalled, I put grease around the pin to keep it from getting rusted in. Probably should have used anti-seize, but didn't think of it.

Terry, TR3A TS 58667


> On October 1, 2017 at 6:18 PM Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>     OTOH...
> 
>     The passenger side spring broke on my TR3A and I replaced with a used spring about 4 years ago.  The car sits fine and handles as it should.
> 
>     I just happened upon some used springs for sale locally so that encouraged me to go that route - plus I seemed to recall some having ride height issues with the new springs on offer.
> 
>     Was pretty easy to just sneak in and replace one side - I was fortunate that the front pin pulled out w/o a fight so that made the job a breeze.
> 
>     Geo
> 
>     On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 11:34 AM, TERRY SMITH <terryrs at comcast.net mailto:terryrs at comcast.net > wrote:
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>         > >         On acceleration this week, I heard a loud snapping pop from the rear passenger side.  Investigation shows broken leaf spring.  Quite the sag on that side!  Anyway, I can source a spring from my friend in Vermont.  But question first.
> > 
> >         When replacing leaf springs on one side with used, is there a reason why you should do it on both sides?  I can't think of one.
> > 
> >         Thanks, everyone,
> >         Terry
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