I am wondering how the rubber bushings are pressed into the shock links on
the TC. Is there some sort of special press? Brake fluid on the rubber? Any
hints would be appreciated.
>Steve, You are probably better off taking them out. Although I have a TC,
>I had a similar problem. My right rear shock arm had slipped/worn its way
>almost off of the shaft of the shock body. The splines were shot. (This
>could end up being your situation too) Only the power of the geometry of
>the linkage was holding things together, and the shock absorbing capability
>was non-existant. As a consequence, I broke spring leaves. Taking the
>shock off is not that hard. Remove the nut that holds the shock linkage
>from the bottom spring retaining plate. If this bolt is "frozen" to its
>nut, it is a bear to remove. If this is the case, drop the spring retainer
>bottomplate and work on it out of the car. You will want to put new
>bushings in the linkage. The bolt and bushing at the end of the linkage
>that connects to the spring bottom plate needs to be pressed in with a lot
>of pressure. I cant remember from my TF, but the middle bushing may only
>be a hand press fit. The heavier press job will needs to be done by a shop
>or someone with a press ( I recall something about 400 lbs.)
>
>I had a pair rebuilt for about $110 each. I know Apple Hydraulics in
>Calverton NY (1-800-882-7753) can rebuild them (maybe on a core swap basis
>for the TD).
>
> I gave mine for the TC to Skip Kelsey and he sent them off to one of his
>sources. They came back completely redone...new paint, etc. They are
>STIFFER! I thought the ride was a little hard before, but after putting on
>new springs and the rebuilt shocks, the car follows the contour of the road
>great...but I need my shoulder harness to keep my ass on the seat when
>navigating Hwy 24 near here at 65 mph! They'll loosen up and the springs
>will too, soon I HOPE. Otherwise I'll offer the car to the Maidenform
>proving grounds for Bra research!
>TTFN
>TCSYD
>
>
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>> From: Steve Tritle <stritle@epix.net>
>> To: mgs@autox.team.net; mg-t@autox.team.net
>> Subject: TD shocks
>> Date: Friday, April 24, 1998 5:27 PM
>>
>> The shock link has almost pulled out of it's connection to the shock arm
>> on the rear of my TD. Is there a way to fix this short of dismantling
>> the entire shock and link and removing from the car?
>>
>> Steve
>> 52 TD
>>
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