Hi All,
Well I have the first of my new rear leaf springs fitted - the subject of an earlier post.
A problem of side float has occurred around the spring pin bushes. I have seen articles talking about producing a spacing washer to reduce or eliminate this. Has anyone experience of this and an opinion on whether it is worth it? - the resulting gap is more than 1/16".
The other problem (?) I have also seen alluded to elsewhere - that is the spring pin being forced back outwards when the cotter is fully pressed home. This forces the spring pin back about 3/32" so the large stop on the pin is not against the hub fitting. Should this be corrected or do I live with it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Do the cognoscenti use proper bearings OR sealed ones?
Well I have the first of my new rear leaf springs fitted - the subject of an earlier post.
A problem of side float has occurred around the spring pin bushes. I have seen articles talking about producing a spacing washer to reduce or eliminate this. Has anyone experience of this and an opinion on whether it is worth it? - the resulting gap is more than 1/16".
The other problem (?) I have also seen alluded to elsewhere - that is the spring pin being forced back outwards when the cotter is fully pressed home. This forces the spring pin back about 3/32" so the large stop on the pin is not against the hub fitting. Should this be corrected or do I live with it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Do the cognoscenti use proper bearings OR sealed ones?