Originally I was planning to fit the front suspension out and back in again in one video. Little I knew that it was going to take a 40 min video only to take it apart.... I might be talking too much :)
This is exactly what I was looking for. I had this video playing and pausing as I disassembled the suspension as per your instruction. Thanks for the upload Johnny
I understand the frustration level when you expect parts and they don't show up as scheduled. Another reason why as you said make a plan then change it as needed. As been said due to your fortitude things got done and not left..great use of our most precious resource (TIME) and a helper ;). Will look forward to the reassembly process.
Not for the faint hearted Elin.. I only ever worked on one TR-6 front suspension years ago.. The only thing I remembered about it was the consistent stream of blasphemy, plus the free flowing blood from my grazed hands, arm and forehead. 🤕 .. 🤣
Very instructive. Thanks for taking all the time to explain this job in detail. It will help a lot of people. That is the blackest Melita coffee I've ever seen! LOL
My friend and I are currently restorating a Land Rover and getting parts can be a REAL nightmare. Even parts that are listed in stock at German resellers can be on backorder. The longest waiting time we had was more than 6 months for some bolts. In the end we didn't even know anymore what we needed them for, because we ordered them somewhere else in the mean time. There was just a parcel on the doorstep one day with bolts in it from a long time ago :D
Great video as always. And thanks for emphasizing being safe with springs. Had a compressor issue about 20 years ago working on a 64 Mustang. Could have been disastrous. Ever since have triple checked my work. Love your simple but effective design. Seems to be safer than the internal one I was using where the finger slipped. Might have to go your way when it’s time.
On my TR4A I like to keep 4 bolts loosely attached to the bottom spring plate, while loosing the spring. Sometimes that plate can hang slightly on the studs if it it comes down unevenly. Then it can suddenly release under pressure of the spring. Then once the plate comes loose, you can remove those nuts and continue releasing the spring.
Again, another enjoyable video. Aren’t Triumph trunnions so much fun? When I bought my GT6 in 1974 the trunnions were getting worn away from the bolt rubbing on the brass. The plastic inserts were completely gone. New trunnions had to be installed. I use Blaster now for a penetrating fluid. I find WD doesn’t work. Also I would only do one side of the suspension at a time or at least keep the components from left to right completely separated. It will drive like a new car after this work.
Kroil helps with frozen nuts etc, a lot of the You tube farmers use it on old tractor part.....a bit pricey though...maybe they would send you some....
