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TC sag
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 2:30 pm
by 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
Re: TC sag
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 2:41 pm
by 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.
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Re: TC sag
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 5:19 pm
by 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
Re: TC sag
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2002 3:30 am
by 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
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> 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
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