JSBulmer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 As winter slowly creeps in to the prairies I am turning my attention to this year's GT6 project - the rear suspension. The intention is to completely remove the spring set and related bits. Searching through the various suppliers I have assembled a list of parts that I think I need. I wanted to check here to see if there is anything I have overlooked or anything else that I should do whilst in there.The list I have so far includes:Bushings for radius armBushing for shocks / dampersShocks / DampersSpring ButtonsI had planned on purchasing everything from one of the usual parts suppliers. Any recommendations for preferred suppliers?jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 HiYou may as well replace the bearing housing/trunnion bush`s and trunnion boltWhilst you have that lot off its not a long jobTalking of renovation ...have they got anywhere further with that Lancaster Bomber halfway down the 2 from Calgary yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Spring bushesDiff mount bushes (fore & aft)Fancy fitting a rear lowering block? :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Make sure you use polybushes rather than the originals unless you are building a concours car and are a stickler for originality. The Polybushes give a much better ride and handling, last longer and are easier to fit....If you can afford them I'd go for Koni shocks.In terms of suppliers, Canleys, Paddocks or Manners Parts 4 are my preference and are usually best value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSBulmer Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for the insight and advice.Due to delivery issues with US Border security, packages being delivered from the US to Canada can be incredibly slow and expensive. For this purchase I will likely look at UK suppliers to assist.jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSBulmer Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 michael_charlton wrote:HiYou may as well replace the bearing housing/trunnion bush`s and trunnion boltWhilst you have that lot off its not a long jobTalking of renovation ...have they got anywhere further with that Lancaster Bomber halfway down the 2 from Calgary yet?I haven't stopped by the Museum in a while, but I hear they are still progressing along. More details can be found on the Bomber Command website: http://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 1264 wrote:I haven't stopped by the Museum in a while, but I hear they are still progressing along. More details can be found on the Bomber Command website: http://www.bombercommandmuseum.caThanksIf you have any problems with obtaining parts ,let me knowThere are ways and means...........especially having friends up the 2 near Calgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSBulmer Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Decided to source everything through Rimmers - I know that some don't care for them, but thought I would try. Noticed that the price on the SPAX dampers were cheaper (inlcuding shipping) from the UK than purchasing directly for a supplier in the US (without shipping).A 300 pound dent in the MasterCard for everything, but it will give me something to do over the Solstice break in December.jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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