I just completed the same thing, starting the rear end now. I got the parts
from a couple different vendors, including TRF. I got all poly bushings from
Ted over at TSI Imported Automotive. He is a great source of knowledge and
visits this list. I'm going with US made Carrera shocks (they weren't
available when I ordered so I slapped in el-cheapo's for now from TRF). Get
grease-able Tie rods ends and ball joints (mine came from TRF). I also went
with standard rubber shock and front sway bar link bushings as I didn't like
the way the poly bushings went on. I have those if you want them, will sell
cheap. As for poly spring packings, they were fine on my new (stock)
springs. Take a very close look at your trunnions (check for play in the
threads where thay mate to the vertical link) and lower A-Arm bushing holes
(where the bushings mount on the trunnion end). Mine had worn out of round
due to the poly bushings (poly are stock) wearing out. I got the solid
steering rack mounts (and a ne aluminum fan shroud) from Goodparts, another
great source of quality parts. Shop around.
My site has a lot of pictures of my assembly process, feel free to take a
look and ask me anything you like..
Gary R.
http://www.icer.net/TR6.html
74 TR6
Woodbury, CT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Greene
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:20 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR6 FRONT END REBUILD
>
>
> I am going to do a major rebuild for my 1974 TRY front end. I
> would appreciate if some one would review the items listed
> for a rebuild. Please comment on material/manufacturer or if
> this combination would provide unsatisfactory results. The
> Roadster Factory uprated coil springs/urethane spring packing
> TheRoadster Factory re-bushing kit: urethane or polyurethane
> type The Roadster Factory steering rack: urethane type
> (should I use the Alloy mounting Kit)
> Shocks: Koni, Spax, Monore
> Tie rod end set.
> The rear end will be done in the spring after Uncle Sam gets paid
>
> Mike Greene
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