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Subject: [TR] Suspension and steering work to be done
From: "jim hearn" <jimhearn1@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:57:53 -0700
Hi, I have had my TR6 a few weeks now and need some front end bushings
(upper) and tie rod ends.  Also, I can feel the road bumps too much in
the rear end.  I checked and the rear dampeners are full.  For the hard
bumps, I understand that the next likely candidate is the springs
although my brother suggested that some tires on their own can give a
very hard ride.  My tires are Uniroyal Tiger Paws with less than half
tread left.  I had thought to put on my car what Moss calls competition
normal height springs (25% stronger) all the way around and polyurethane
bushings on the trailing arms.  Besides running the above by you folks
for any ideas or corrections, I do have some direct questions.  If I
only need upper A-Arm bushings, can I replace the uppers with
polyurethane if the rest are rubber?  Also, am I being foolish not to
replace all of the front end bushings at this time?  I am trying to get
some driving in as soon as possible!
 
For the tie rod ends figuring some labor saved, I am going to a new
quick ration unit with the alloy mounts.  For clarification, I don't
mind spending money where it counts; I just don't want to spend too much
money on the entire project.  Thanks for any help.  Jim


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