Dave,
Are there signs of tire rub on left and right springs? Movement in the rear end
allowing tire contact perhaps.
WFO Herb
Dave Hiley wrote:
> Hello Fellow Listers:
>
> The time has come to tackle replacement of the bushings in the rear
> springs. I managed to get the rear two bolts on the front attachment plate
> out by pouring the heat to them. I seem to recall that maybe these are the
> easier ones. Any other advice to get the front two out before I get started?
>
> Also, this is the first time I have had the rear wheels off since I
> installed new 185/60 tires on 13x5 rims and I see that there is a very
> slight rub on the first spring clamp behind the axle. Is it safe to use
> 1/16" or 1/8" washers on the studs just to move them out a little or is
> there a source for various thicknesses of properly designed spacers? At
> what point would I need to consider longer studs?
>
> Many thanks
> Dave
> '72 Midget MKIII
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