Ed,
Be sure you are using the correct bushing. I once got shock bushings mixed
up with A-arm bushings and had an identical problem. Check the ID on the
old and new parts.
John Reynolds
1979 Spitfire
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> From: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
> To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Shock Installation trick
> Date: Saturday, December 27, 1997 11:54 AM
>
> There must be a trick to it. I've spent three hours trying to get the
> top bolt in the rear shock of a '80 Spit. As you may know, the shaft
> (bolt) is an extremely tight fit with the rubber bushing of the shock.
> When squeezed into the bracket, there is no way that I can get this bolt
> to pass through the assembly.
> Would someone please provide me with the tip or trick -- I'm about ready
> to have a few .000 taken off the bolts.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Ed Hamilton
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