Re: [TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs

[Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>]

I used a spring compressor loaner from the local auto parts store once, but it 
didn't work well.  The various vendors sell one like 
https://mossmotors.com/386-895-suspension-spring-compressor that works much 
better.  I ended up just buying a 2' long 1/2" threaded rod and some nuts and 
made the same thing.

Another tip is to use some much longer bolts initially on the spring pan to 
better help things line up then put in the proper shorter bolts.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: Rochlin Robert <rrochlin@comcast.net>
Sent: Apr 10, 2023 2:50 PM
To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>, 6pack@autox.team.net 
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs

I&rsquo;m in the last stages of reassembling the front suspension after 
replacing all the bushings. I originally did the job about 6 years ago and 
can&rsquo;t remember how I reinstalled the springs, but I don&rsquo;t recall it 
being particularly difficult. This time through, I just can&rsquo;t get the 
springs back in. I got a spring compressor loaner from AutoZone and was able to 
install one spring, but when I went to remove the spring compressor through the 
bottom of the spring pan it was about 1/8 of an inch too wide to remove, so 
back to the drawingboard... I&rsquo;ve looked at Bentley and Hayes manuals, but 
their method of putting the spring back is put the spring pan and jack it up 
into position doesn&rsquo;t come close to lining the spring pan to the lower 
wishbone holes. Any advice appreciated.
Below are the bushings I removed. They about 6 to 7 years old with about 20,000 
miles and, as you can see, they are toast. The swing arm bushings were worse. I 
bought them on a recommendation from a TR guy from an outfit in the UK called 
Polybush.
Best,
Bob











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