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Re: Suspension Bolts

To: Brad Kahler <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
Subject: Re: Suspension Bolts
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 09:09:35 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <19980301154118134.AAA112@Fatman>
Brad,
At the risk of getting flamed, I tightened all my suspension in the air.
It doesn't seem to have made any difference.

Joe

Brad Kahler wrote:
> 
> I'm getting ready to put my spitfire on the ground after a complete
> suspension rebuild front and rear.  I have not yet tightened any
> of the bolts on the rear vertical links, radius arms or front upper
> and lower wishbones.  When is the correct time to tighten this
> hardware, before putting the car on the ground or after lowering to
> the ground and letting the car settle into position?   I seem to
> remember reading somewhere that you should wait until the car is on
> the ground but I can't seem to find that reference now.
> 
> How about it, anyone out there with thoughts or knowledge on this
> subject.
> 
> TIA
> 
> Brad
> 
> 1964 Spitfire4            BFC25720L (After 10 years will be on the road in 
>March!!!)
> 1966 TR4A                CT72398L (Needs Restoration)
> 1951 Dodge Truck    82217766  B-3-B-108 (Boxes & Boxes of parts right now)

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