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Triumph TR6 - Spring spacers & collars

I'm replacing my rear springs with HD replacements and poly spring collars.

I removed the old set and found a aluminum (?) spacer. When I fit this back together again, it seems that the poly collar fits nicely on top of the spacer. Can I do this or should the spacer always be between the collar and spring? If I pull the spacer on top, it doesn't fit well because it has a taper on the inside of the ring which causes it to lift off the collar.

tks
Mati
Mati

Hi,

I have fitted these Al rings on my TR6 and they are between spring and rubber insulator. Have a look at:


http://mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=32810

and there is a more info at item 127.

Cheers.
JGC
Jean G. Catford

Mati, as the info on 127 suggests the aluminum spacers
are a quick fix for worn out springs. Since you are putting new springs in you shouldn't need them.
But what will make all the difference is a four wheel alignment by a reputable shop.
Chris
Christopher Trace

The proper location for the spacer is directly in the trailing arm spring pocket, then the spring pad, then the spring.

Those aluminum spacers were originally supplied under one of the HAC series of part numbers (aftermarket parts and accessories, typically USA made) by BL for the NA Market. They were intended for use as a quick and dirty "fix" for dealer installation on cars with excessive neagative camber at the rear. While sacked out springs can cause that situation, excessive negative camber at the rear on all but the very earliest cars was a fairly common complaint even when new. Hence the desire for a quick and dirty "fix" on the part of BL.
SteveP

So I'm with you so far. I kinda recall the quick fix story and suspected I could do without the spacers. Steve...you say excessive was common, even when new. I'm also installing the Goodpart trailing arm brackets so I can adjust. Safe to say I can adjust as much as necessary (possible) to get proper camber? Or if it get's excessive, should I consider keeping the spacer? The HD is a shorter spring than stock (but you already know that).

P.S. - Steve, your advice contradicts the Moss instruction but I agree with you. Result is still the same, and with the poly collars it's a cleaner fit.

Mati Holland

I have the heavier duty, shorter springs in my car and found that the aluminum spacers didn't really seat that well in the spring pocket in the swing arm. It took some work with a file and grinder on both the arm and spacer ring to get them to seat properly and not just sit on the high spots on the casting.

One of the jobs for this spring is to figure out why I have excessive negative camber on the passenger's side and normal camber on the driver's side with the car unloaded. No doubt when I get that far it may be the topic of a new thread.

SID
Sid Turner

This thread was discussed between 22/03/2005 and 23/03/2005

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