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Re: ???????????rear springs TR3a

To: angelia cole <shang@sonet.net>
Subject: Re: ???????????rear springs TR3a
From: "Paul g. Wiegman" <pwiegman@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 19:52:19 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <199902261950.NAA26589@neptune.sonet.net>
Angelia:

That's the correct configuration.  Once the car is back
together you will notice that the driver side is slightly
raised.  This is so that when there is only a driver in the
car, which is often, it sits level, so it was prophesied.

angelia cole wrote:
> 
> Hello everone,
>   I have a question concerning the leaf springs of my TR3. I am rather
> inexperienced about TR's in general as this is my firsttime to own one, let
> alone try to restore it. Currently in the midst of disassembly, all the way
> to frame, getting ready to sandblast. While removing rear axle and springs
> I noticed a spacer of about 1/4" between axle and spring on passenger side
> only( drivers side axle sits directly on spring). Is this the way it is
> supposed to be , or do I have someting wrong?Thanks in advance for any
> help.
> Shannon Cole
> 59 TR3 ts61895 (that needs help)

-- 
Paul g. Wiegman
1956 TR3 
TS/14551-L
Allison Park, PA
USA

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