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Re: MOT failure: front upper suspension arms
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:05 pm
by thesmithsUK
You did. I just didn't jack it up ENOUGH. So easy when you know how...
Next job: renewing offside TRE. Ball-joint splitter coming on Monday!
Re: MOT failure: front upper suspension arms
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:00 pm
by panky
Give the lock nut on the track rod a good soaking in penetrating oil while you're waiting.
Re: MOT failure: front upper suspension arms
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:07 pm
by thesmithsUK
Thanks for the tip, panky. Will do.
Re: MOT failure: front upper suspension arms
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:32 pm
by thesmithsUK
New poly bushes in place:
Old TRE coming out:
New one fitted:
Fun this, isn't it?!
Re: MOT failure: front upper suspension arms
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:08 pm
by IslipMinor
Are you replacing both TRE's? Would be a good idea and then get the tracking checked, as the new TRE's may not be exactly the same length as the old ones, so the tracking may be out. The tracking should be set to 3/32" or 2.5mm Toe IN - some have found it better at nearer to parallel with radial ply tyres, so around 1/16" or 1.5mm toe in.
Re: MOT failure: front upper suspension arms
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:12 pm
by thesmithsUK
TRE was the same length as old one. Nearside is OK, but yes - I plan to get the tracking done anyway.