I'm brand new to this forum but not brand new to TR's - I've owned my '4a since 84 (off the road since 89 in favour of a TR6 and GT6, then Porsches).
When I was about 20 I did a frame replacement. The body is not that heavy so you can get any with a 1/2 ton or greater come-along or ratchet hoist. I recall using the bonnet and seat belt mounts as anchor points to start. Once you have lifted the body up a bit, place timbers between the frame and body. Then, use ropes around the timbers at the centre of the arches to lift further.
You most likely have a cracked upper spring cross member. This is common. Pay particular attention to the differential body pins as this is where the problem often starts- right forward is common. Boxing in this section helps, but you also need to address the top crack.
Disclosure: I just joined but have had my 4a since 84 and have rebuilt two TR6's since, though also many years ago. I'm dragging my memory back as I recently decided to ditch my Porsche 914 and get back to the car I owned as a kid in the 80's. Blog to follow :-).
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Hi Phil,
I'm brand new to this forum but not brand new to TR's - I've owned my '4a since 84 (off the road since 89 in favour of a TR6 and GT6, then Porsches).
When I was about 20 I did a frame replacement. The body is not that heavy so you can get any with a 1/2 ton or greater come-along or ratchet hoist. I recall using the bonnet and seat belt mounts as anchor points to start. Once you have lifted the body up a bit, place timbers between the frame and body. Then, use ropes around the timbers at the centre of the arches to lift further.
You most likely have a cracked upper spring cross member. This is common. Pay particular attention to the differential body pins as this is where the problem often starts- right forward is common. Boxing in this section helps, but you also need to address the top crack.
Disclosure: I just joined but have had my 4a since 84 and have rebuilt two TR6's since, though also many years ago. I'm dragging my memory back as I recently decided to ditch my Porsche 914 and get back to the car I owned as a kid in the 80's. Blog to follow :-).
Dave