Pete Lewis Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 with the car on the ground you dont need a spring compressor just keep the spring loaded and withdraw the shocker if needed from below the wishbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 Thanks Pete I'll take a look, it looks a bit tight for space underneath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 jack up and drop on a brick or two Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 (edited) For clarity I thought I would show the Superflex bush and Rimmer cup. Note the bush location does not fit in the cup hole so the bush is fitted plain side to cup. I fathomed out what was happening with the 'short' shocker shaft, the shaft just needed pulling up as it didn't naturally extend. I've fitted the new bushes and cups to the top and everything locates much better. However I did find a possible problem with the lower top bush as the GAZ cup has been fitted in-between the lower bush and the spring plate. The GAZ cup isn't flat and doesn't seem to sit very well. At some point I will have to strip the assembly and replace the top lower bush with the new Superflex one and Rimmer cup as the GAZ cup isn't a good fit in the Superflex bush. It's half a good job and looks much better than before. As well as the top is there a cup welded to the bottom of the spring plate to locate the bush? Thanks for the excellent advice! Iain Edited July 26 by Iain T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Heres the underside of the spring pan so looks as if the bush support dish is the same both sides Iain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Thanks very much Johny, it'll have to come out at some point this year. Anyone got a spare set of spring clamps......? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 there a pair in sunny Luton, can you wait till Shuttleworth ??? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 37 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: here a pair in sunny Luton, can you wait till Shuttleworth ??? Thanks Pete but I couldn't resist buying a must have set off eBay. They have forged clamps not the pressed steel and only £12 incl delivery. Does 380mm which I hope is ok. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 if these are external claw type clamps they will not work on the triumph spring assy the proper ones have aplate to cover each end and external loooong studs to compress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 Just the two clamps but no safety bracket to join them. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392548511853?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZZGflWeMRpa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=cEUMQlgRQ_y&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 its the problem of being close coiled doesnt leave room for the hooks try by all means but most find these wont work hence why the churchill designed tool clamps over the two end plates not the coils good luck let use all know , i wont ask when visiting hours are Ha ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 A&E at Royal London hospital Whitechapel isn't a fun day out! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 A thought, as I have adjustable ride height shocks might it be possible to wind the spring seat down to relieve most or all of the spring compression? I would need to measure the distance between the two spring seat plates to make sure I set the same ride height and it might save the odd finger or two! The clamps arrive Wednesday so I'll be able to see if I can get the hooks in-between the coils🤞 Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 yes that should help. Wont remove all spring tension or shouldnt as there could be a risk of separation when driving! Then after resetting the height adjustment the car should sit with the dampers down about 1/3 of their travel👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 On 23/07/2024 at 18:11, Steve P said: That`s the same as the Avo`s on my Vitesse, but due to the angle of the shock, they tend to eat bottom poly bushes so I did a Spherical bearing conversion. Steve, do the spherical bearings give a harsher ride? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 (edited) Hello Iain, I don't notice any difference in the ride, it doesn't seem to affect the feel through the steering wheel. It used to chew the bushes fairly regularly and I spoke to Demon Tweeks who do the spherical bearing conversion. I had to get 2 x 11mm ali spacers turned up to take up the space either side of the bottom mount to replicate the polybush. The bearings are M12 so you have to drill the bottom wishbone to fit the M12 bolt. S Edited July 29 by Steve P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 @Iain T I've got one of the TSSC spring compressors and am just a couple of Overground stops away down in Sydenham if you'd like to borrow it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 Thank you for the information I'll check the state of my lower bushes. I think GAZ supply a spherical bearing on some of their products so I'll ask them and I can turn up some spacers. Don't forget Shere Hill climb on 1st September and if you fancy some vintage drooling I'm going to Prescott this Saturday. Cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 1 minute ago, Mjit said: I've got one of the TSSC spring compressors and am just a couple of Overground stops away down in Sydenham if you'd like to borrow it... Cheers Mjit thank you for the offer I'll let you know. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 On 27/07/2024 at 10:29, Pete Lewis said: if these are external claw type clamps they will not work on the triumph spring assy You're correct they don't! That's £10 (I got a discount) down the drain. Plan B is take up Mjit's kind offer or buy the clubs clamps. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 borrow is best how often do you need to use them its Mjit or luton, lutons a lot further away or wait till shuttleworth ??? Pete 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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