I Started with 2 pads at each mounting point and added and removed pads
until the doors were aligned correctly. It's not always obvious which
pad you've got to change to make a difference, but I all makes sense
from a geometric standpoint.
DRSkruffy@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 7/25/00 9:26:12 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Gbouff1 writes:
>
> << "Level" as far as I am concerned is similar to the expression " beauty is
> in the eye of the beholder". Strictly a visual, if it looks level it is
> level. If your frame is not quite true and you adjust the body to the
> reference of the frame, the body will be technically level but appear to sag
> or look a little off. Also remember that the rear springs are "handed" (at
> least on mine) so the drivers side will sit a little taller than the
> passenger side until you sit in the car.
> >>
>
> Sounds good. I was of the opinion that you started with a couple pads on each
> and added/subtracted as needed until it looked "right."
>
> I have also heard people say they can be used to get the door openings to the
> correct width. This makes sense as well.
--
George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver
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