Chris_68 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hi!I had problems with a leaning rear on a MKIV and I have always been expecting the rear spring, now I am more convinced it is the damper. With new bushings, teflon buttons, paint and a spring pad then I think the spring is usable. What height shall I expect on the arc, 135mm? Please give input, a new spring with P&P is 200 ukp, and with a welded bolt on the diff it is a bit difficult to change at a later stage...CheersChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Leaning to one side on swing spring cars can be a seized (or stiff) trunnion or even a problem at the front (virtually zero roll stiffness at the rear)Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_68 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Thank you. Except for the arb Everything is new in the front. I have removed the trunnions and will check everything. I just don't want to end up with same leaning after going through the rear suspension realising it was something I overlooked. So less likely the leaning was due to the rear spring? If so it should be more worn on that side I guess. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drofgum Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Chris,Lifting the car at the center of each end in turn is an easy way of finding which end of the car has the problem causing the lean. The end that is off the ground when the car is level is the end causing the lean. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_68 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi All,A follow up question, does anyone know the length and diameter of the 149190 spacer tube ?I guess it is 1.8x0.5" (46x12.7mm) but I have to make a new one so better to be sure, the inner diameter is just slightly bigger than the bolt.Thank you in advanceChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_68 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 HiI found my old spacer tube and if anyone need the dimensions they are:Length 46.3mm, OD 11mm ID 8.2mm/Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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