WIMPUS Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi, Got a noise at the rear suspension for a while now and it starts to annoy me a bit :BSo had a look this evening ..Got the spring loose and also the bottom of the shock, grease it all up with copper slip.But still there is a noise, tomorrow going to try and see at the top bush of the shock or maybe spray a bit of WD40 first to see where it is .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjv9gr0pDIc&index=1&list=UUqUa-tErisgRlEHpI9BhT6wAlso found this, it seems the noise is coming from the same side.There seems to be a lot more play on the left trunnion then on the right.Couldn't get to the bolt to see it that is tight (shock adjuster is in the way :B )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbMerTL3CBM&list=UUqUa-tErisgRlEHpI9BhT6w&index=2Where to buy a decent kit for these ? The kit that is on is 1,5 years old ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Second one: Dismantle vertical link and hub - collapsed trunnion bush.Easy job. If bolt is NOT sized :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 JensH wrote:Second one: Dismantle vertical link and hub - collapsed trunnion bush.Easy job. If bolt is NOT sized :-)i'm sure the bolt will not be sized ! :PUsed a lot of copper grease at the time and was scared of changing it at first because i heard of the sized bolts .. But the old one came out easy !The fronts where another story .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Also for the trunnions bushes , seems paddocks sells a poly bush kit ... And i've heard that the new regular bush kits are rubbish :-/Anyone got those poly ones fitted ? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 4526 wrote:Also for the trunnions bushes , seems paddocks sells a poly bush kit ... And i've heard that the new regular bush kits are rubbish :-/Anyone got those poly ones fitted ? :)Also do you still need the shields, read on an old thread from here that you may not need them anymore :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Wim, I have rear poly trunnion bushes fitted, been on the car about 3k miles, no issues so far.I got email confirmation that the dust shield etc is not needed when fitting the poly kit from superflex.... posted it somewheres on this forum at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 6797 wrote:Wim, I have rear poly trunnion bushes fitted, been on the car about 3k miles, no issues so far.I got email confirmation that the dust shield etc is not needed when fitting the poly kit from superflex.... posted it somewheres on this forum at the time.ok thanks ! ;DJust emailed to paddocks also.Going to buy a kit for the front trunnions also ;)it does cost 16£ more, but if they last so much longer , then it's cheaper ;)Front trunnions need to come apart also :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Its normal maintenance, and you now have a nice workshop 8)Don't know with quality of new trunnion bushes - I have used lots of old ones, and just changed the thin metal shield/rubber rings.Don't know with the poly bush idea, but might give the vertical link too much flex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 4526 wrote:ok thanks ! ;DJust emailed to paddocks also.Going to buy a kit for the front trunnions also ;)it does cost 16£ more, but if they last so much longer , then it's cheaper ;)Front trunnions need to come apart also :ohttp://www.superflex.co.uk/...Chris Witor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 michael_charlton wrote:http://www.superflex.co.uk/...Chris WitorCan't open the link :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2502 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Think this what you're looking for for the fronthttp://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=SF375-1321KSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've ordered a standard kit and a poly kit from paddocks.But they send me another money request for the shipping and it was a bit high..So asked them to delete the poly one .. Actually don't have to much money now, so need to be a bit careful and also keep the spitfire on the road ;)And as only this month bought a new clutch master (again), service parts, trunnion kit ... & i do need to order some oil also, because it needs an oil change soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 For reference Sorry , link no longer available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 6797 wrote:For reference Sorry , link no longer availableThanks, will keep it in mind for later on. Want to upgrade to poly bushes in the future, but they do cost a bit.But the plan is when there is somewhere a worn bush that i was going to replace it with poly ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 4526 wrote:Thanks, will keep it in mind for later on. Want to upgrade to poly bushes in the future, but they do cost a bit.But the plan is when there is somewhere a worn bush that i was going to replace it with poly ones.Do you also have a picture of when they where installed ? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 4526 wrote:I've ordered a standard kit and a poly kit from paddocks.But they send me another money request for the shipping and it was a bit high..So asked them to delete the poly one .. Depends on how urgent the job isNext visit to Netherlands on night rally 7th March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 michael_charlton wrote:Depends on how urgent the job isNext visit to Netherlands on night rally 7th MarchWell as i use the car everyday.. i want it fixed asap ..Oh , that's the day before i turn 25 :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 4526 wrote:Well as i use the car everyday.. i want it fixed asap ..Oh , that's the day before i turn 25 :PWhere is it actually ? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 try Rimmer bros or Moss-Europe, I have fitted them all round on my Mk3 GT6 1973 not used the car yet still in restoration stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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