adriantr4 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) In rebuilding the front suspension on my '4, I have found that I have, from the top: Rubber washer Aluminium packing piece Rubber washer Coil spring Rubber washer Which initially strikes me as correct, and the Parts Catalogue seems to support this. But a very experienced TR friend is adamant that the coil fits directly into the packing piece. (Maybe to prevent spring & packing piece wobble?) What is correct/best practice? Thanks, Adrian Edited March 27 by adriantr4 Clarification Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 The Moss catalogue shows collars above and below the spacer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adriantr4 Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 Thanks for the prompt reply. But my (very old) Moss Catalogue gives rubber washer (part 80) as 4 in total? Adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 39 minutes ago, adriantr4 said: In rebuilding the front suspension on my '4, I have found that I have, from the top: Rubber washer Aluminium packing piece Rubber washer Coil spring Rubber washer Which initially strikes me as correct, and the Parts Catalogue seems to support this. But a very experienced TR friend is adamant that the coil fits directly into the packing piece. (Maybe to prevent spring & packing piece wobble?) What is correct/best practice? Thanks, Adrian Agreed for TR2-3-4 with the spacer fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 I believe that later 4's had longer springs, & no aluminium spacer, therefore only needing 4 rubber washers Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 5 hours ago, Lebro said: I believe that later 4's had longer springs, & no aluminium spacer, therefore only needing 4 rubber washers Bob Surprisingly Ive seen 4a with the distance piece too so it depends on what spring length is fitted. Either way there should be no metal to metal contact so insulators all round. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adriantr4 Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 Thanks for the inputs. Insulators all round it is. regards, Adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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