John Morrison Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hi all, picking your brains on this, looked at a TR4A this week. The car sits markedly lopsided, space between the top of the tyers on the O/S, and the wheel arch, is about correct, say i.5 inches, both front and rear, On the N/S the gap is at least double this, and again both front and rear seem pretty much equal. Wondering if it is possible to swop front and rear springs, - i.e. perhaps there are two front springs on the N/S and two rears on the O/S? Any thoughts? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 No they are different circumferences.I have seen different springs fitted to cover up a bent chassis though Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 John If you can, you need to measure distance from underneath of chassis to level ground - each side should be the same - if not then the chassis is out - I'm sure there are some measurements somewhere of what the distances should be, but I haven't got those to hand. Good luck Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Most likely mismatched springs that have different spring rates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul J Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 My 6 was lopsided in the rear end, it turned out to be a seized trailing arm bush. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 5:35 PM, stuart said: No they are different circumferences.I have seen different springs fitted to cover up a bent chassis though Stuart. Hi Stewart, This is a very interesting picture. Are these springs different options for the front suspension on my 3A. I have Revington springs but the car is too high, They are 450 lb and I assume are therefore harder to compress. I am learning about springs a lot at the moment. Thanks Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 37 minutes ago, Richardtr3a said: Hi Stewart, This is a very interesting picture. Are these springs different options for the front suspension on my 3A. I have Revington springs but the car is too high, They are 450 lb and I assume are therefore harder to compress. I am learning about springs a lot at the moment. Thanks Richard Unfortunately not they were fitted by an un-named TR specialist to correct the ride due to a bent chassis on a TR6 that they had sold. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 John.....Any updates? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Not so far, decided we would leave until after Christmas, and then do a complete drop check of the car, detailed side to side comparison and see if we can cure. Will keep youposted. john. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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