Alan Hunt Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 I think the damper rests on the bump stop when jacked up but I will check again later but if everything looks right maybe, as I have said before, it’s probably just me not knowing what position the car should be sitting in plus, with the state of the roads these days it’s hard to tell what the ride is like. I think that when I drive on a smooth surface I don’t notice any creaks or other noises, I was concerned that the damper was too close to the bump stop, but with that being the norm I will listen out for any other noises. I will have to wait until a few people come round to get another photo and I will post it later. Thanks for all of your help and advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 50 minutes ago, trigolf said: Johny, you are correct - I didn't explain myself very well! I have had creaking noises coming from them, cured by stripping them and greasing the bolt and a little on the bushes. Your right to check the bolt as a routine because they seem to only need a little time/rust and they seize solid in the sleeves. I left mine slightly too long and now have one which doesnt want to slide axially. I'll keep on trying to shift it but otherwise it'll have to be cut each side the next time the bushes need changing😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFL Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Alan Another thing worth checking is that you have the correct Mk2 Spring fitted. I recently viewed and had a test drive in a restored Mk2 Vitesse Convertible before I purchased my present one, it had been fitted with an earlier incorrect Mk1 Spring, the ride was very hard and choppy. A Mk2 Vitesse Spring should have 11 slim leaves and the outer clamps wraparound (as per the attached image), it is also a different shape/profile to the earlier springs, the wraparound outer clamps are to prevent it catching the Roto-flex drive couplings on full bump. The attached chart shows you the various types of springs fitted to the small chassis Triumphs. worth a check, I hope you get it sorted. Gary John Thomason Spring Article.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hunt Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 Hi, I have just taken these photos with 2 adults sitting in the back. The height between the floor and the top of the wheel arch is 560mm . Which is the same as when the car is unladen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFL Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 (edited) Alan Does the ride height drop when you actually drive the car? If not it would seem somethings seized or you have the wrong rear spring fitted as the rear suspension should compress with two people in the rear seat. Gary Edited August 6 by Gary Flinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I can see the wrap around outer clamp on the spring in that last photo.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Here's a pic from the manual. You can just about see the gap between the shock lever arm and the lower bump stop. The gap appears to be similar to your first pic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Presumably the manual photo is with no load on the spring so Im surprised it isnt sitting on the bump stop but it depends on the spring design I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFL Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 47 minutes ago, johny said: I can see the wrap around outer clamp on the spring in that last photo.... Jonny Yes I can see the correct outer clamp, it would appear its probably the correct spring then. I've had issues in the past though with some of the reproduction springs offered by some of the suppliers, the one I had was too weak and sagged in no time at all😞 It's always difficult trying to diagnose a problem without a look or a test drive? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Hmm... I would expect the wheels to be more vertical with 2 people in the back..something is not quite right, I think. I wonder if a PO has overtightened the trunnion bolt beyond the correct torque (55-60lbs/ft) and so the steel spacers and nylon bushes are being 'pinched' by the wishbone arms??🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 33 minutes ago, johny said: Presumably the manual photo is with no load on the spring so Im surprised it isnt sitting on the bump stop but it depends on the spring design I suppose... No, I see in the manual the dialogue with this photo says 'jack up the vertical link to relieve the damper of load' so thats why its not sitting on the bump stop👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 6 minutes ago, trigolf said: I wonder if a PO has overtightened the trunnion bolt beyond the correct torque (55-60lbs/ft) and so the steel spacers and nylon bushes are being 'pinched' by the wishbone arms??🤔 It shouldnt be possible to do that because the bolt has nothing to do with either the bushes or wishbone. I suppose it could be done up so tight it crushed the sleeves but even then I cant see the plastic top hats would resist enough to cause seizure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hunt Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 Looks like I’ve opened up a bigger can of worms than I expected. There seems to be a lot more influences on the suspension operation than I originally thought. Its hard to find a good garage that works on older cars but before much longer I need to find someone to look at an oil seal leak on my axle so maybe I could get some hands on advice then. As an electrician, I understand how difficult it is to diagnose a fault without seeing it so I do appreciate how much you have been trying to help. Thanks. Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Before you disappear down the rabbit hole Alan perhaps get to a meet and have a ride in a comparable car to see if youre expecting too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hunt Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 That’s not a bad idea. I did go to the Tssc for comparison but all of their cars had different suspension set ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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