TC sag

[LKe1021587@aol.com]

I've had my 1946 TC 1307, a short time. It is an older restoration. However, I have noticed a slight sagging on the drivers side of the vehicle. It is most noticable when looking at it from the front. I know there could be a number of reasons for this. Such as frame problems, tired leaf springs, body and so on. Does anyone know of a systematic method of elimination? Has anyone had any similar problems? appreciate any help. thanks. Mike K. TC 1307

[Tombutlercpa@cs.com]

I had the same sag issue with my TC. I replaced all springs and rubber bits. Turned out that the rubber bushings on the side opposite the sag, passenger side in my case, were so tight the suspension could not move. The Moss bushings must be trimmed or they compress so tightly around their axles that movement is restricted. When the car is let down off of jack stands the side with tight bushings stays high and the other side comes down. I found that trimming up the bushings also gave a noticeably softer ride. Based on your posting, I would consider replacing the front spring bushings prior to buying springs. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Dean Jensen]

Mike You want to make sure your frame is not cracked or was cracked and not fix properly, it will be just ahead of the cross member that supports the radiator or right behind the cross member that is under the seat on the frame. They crack on driver side because of more weight all the time. Dean

[Clive Sherriff]

Its largely a matter of place on a good flat surface and measure verticals from side to side - Front axle Bend etc etc. Regards Clive ====================

----- Original Message ----- From: LKe1021587@aol.com> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 10:30 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TC sag > I've had my 1946 TC 1307, a short time. It is an older restoration. > However, I have noticed a slight sagging on the drivers side of the vehicle. > It is most noticable when looking at it from the front. I know there could > be a number of reasons for this. Such as frame problems, tired leaf springs, > body and so on. Does anyone know of a systematic method of elimination? > Has anyone had any similar problems? appreciate any help. thanks. Mike K. > TC 1307 > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >