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Split Pin? Rear Shocks
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:09 am
by MichaelBeck
Hi Guys
Do the rear shocks have a split pin at the body end of the linkage? Mine have castellated nuts however the studs don't appear to have any holes for insertion of a split pin. Also how tight should these nuts be done up?
Thanks
Re: Split Pin? Rear Shocks
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:50 am
by alanworland
I think you might find the holes are present, but disguised!
Unless the stud is part of an aftermarket repair which wasn't drilled.
Alan
Re: Split Pin? Rear Shocks
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:54 am
by philthehill
The pin should have a split pin hole but I would Just fit a nylock nut unless you want to keep authenticity.
The retaining washer should be done up against the shoulder of the stud.
You can now get poly bushes for the top of the link.
Re: Split Pin? Rear Shocks
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:43 am
by MichaelBeck
Thanks Guys, I remember taking them out years ago but I couldn't find the hole. Do they go in horizontal i.e parallel to the spring?
Re: Split Pin? Rear Shocks
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:00 am
by philthehill
The split pins on my Minor are fitted horizontally.