Ed
Just checked Midnight, and the axle bumpers are about 2-3
inches above the frame. The spacer is a metal square, with
a center hole, which is between the flat on the axle housing
and the top leaf of the spring.
Paul
fogbro1@impop.bellatlantic.net wrote:
>
> Mike and List,
>
> While we're on the subject of TR3 rear springs, what's the proper distance, if
> any between the axle housings and frame? Mine is resting on the rubbers that
> go around these axle tubes. On a bump, the axle cannot move downward. Doesn't
> seem right, but I've seen other cars like this. Is there a drawing somewhere
> that shows the proper relationship?
>
> And while we're on the subject, what do you mean by "spacer"? Any short piece
> on top of the main leaf?
>
> Would appreciate any input on this subject.
>
> TIA,
>
> Ed Woods
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Paul g. Wiegman
1956 TR3
TS/14551-L
Allison Park, PA
USA
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