L5W
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 01:17 PM |
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fitting rear springs
Hi,
When fitting the rear spring on the passenger side, I'm finding the spring doesn't naturally want to sit in the centre of the carrier. I
can force the spring into the centre but it feels like the top of the spring is under some stress. The drivers side rear spring seems fine
Have I done something wrong?
Thanks,
Lee
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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miikae
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 01:45 PM |
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Are the top shock mount holes slightly out of line i wonder as if so this could pull the shock out of line as you have it now?
Mike
[Edited on 17-10-2009 by miikae]
If it can be done it i will be done .
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afj
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 02:01 PM |
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mine looks like this
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L5W
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 02:30 PM |
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Thanks for replies and the pic afj, it looks like you've packed the front side of the carrier more than the back where the spring fits.
I've been trying to pack both sides evenly, so will give that a go
cheers,
Lee
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 04:37 PM |
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Having the shock out of line should not result in the spring sitting out of line. Is the spring straight? Try taking it off and sitting it on its side
on a flat surface. A small amount of bend is acceptable but no more than 2/3mm at the most.
To fit the shock correctly in terms of spacers etc you should fit one end and then present the other end to the bracket and then fit your spacers to
keep that position without forcing sideways.
HTH
Mike
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Frosty
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| posted on 18/10/09 at 10:55 PM |
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As silly as this sounds, check your wishbones are fitted the right way up. I have seen them the wrong way before on other kits which produces some
interesting problems like you're having.
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