Re: [TR] Rear spring issues TR3A

["TeriAnn J. Wakeman" <tjwakeman@gmail.com>]

On 6/30/12 10:02 PM, Randall wrote:
> > Sorry, I'm not Randall but:
> Actually, I think that's a wonderful arrangement, nothing to be sorry about!
> <G>
Works for me too ;)

> Based on TeriAnn's advice, I installed "UHMW" (ultra high molecular weight
> polyethylene) tape between the leaves.  MMC P/N 76445A24 is enough to do two
> cars.  The ride improvement was noticeable and so far, at least, it seems to
> be holding up well.  The only caveat is that the rear shocks become more
> important without all that friction in the springs.
I've never done that to the TR3 but strips of UHMV have been sitting 
between the leaves in my Land Rover for 13 years know and are still 
doing their thing for increased articulation and ride smoothness.  And I 
could not begin to count the hours they have worked on washboard trails.
TeriAnn

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