Phil C Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Afternoon All, Just refitting the leaf spring too my vitesse and the manual states it should have "front" identified to ensure it fits the correct way round. I cannot find any such mark oil the spring. Is there a standardised location? I appreciate it is very unlikely the spring is a Triumph original so it may be located differently (or not at all). However, looking at the spring it appears to be pretty symmetrical which ever way around I fit it!! As usual , thanks in advance for any help. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 the spring will fit anyway round there was thought "front" was added to avoid operators on the assy line from asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Look on the top leaf round the centre bolt: As you can see they read 'front' but it's nearly always towards the rear... just for neatness I fit them with the nut on the metal straps on the underside towards the rear, and the bolt head facing front. No real reason why, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil C Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Thanks guys, definitely no mark on my rack. Installed with nut facing back......makes sort of sense as will be out of make road spray?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil C Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hi again, Can I just ask another question now the spring is installed? Currently fitted to just the running chassis (i.e. minimum weight) I was a little surprised as to the amount of tension in the spring as I bolted it down on the diff. Standing on the chassis I cannot generate any suspension movement. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Should be normal; I've done the same thing with my convertible, and the rear halfshafts are tight to the chassis. I had to put liners under them to prevent paint damage. The spring was refurbished by me with new buttons etc then wound with grease-impregnated tape to keep it clean, but this may have stiffened it further. If I stand on the chassis it barely raises the halfshafts, but I'm hoping that the weight of the rear tub once fitted, plus all of the other ancillaries and fittings, and a driver should free it up. I think it will settle once actually used. Hopefully! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil C Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Thanks Colin, I feel a little better about it now, just thought if there was a problem it would be easier to sort now with the the body off! I am fortunate as the shocks keep the driveshafts just clear of the chassis so movement is easier ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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