Rear Struts - Springs - Adjustable Platforms - Alloy Caps -
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:40 amWe've just completed a full rebuild of the rear struts, photo 001 shows special cast
alloy spring caps which contain the narrow wound 80lb springs, boots are attached
to a short length of MS tube which is a press fit into the machined bore of each alloy
cap, boot is secured with a zip tie at the top, and at the bottom on the strut barrel
after spring assembly has been installed.
Image 003: Shows the cap & spring assembly with boots hanging off the caps, there
is sufficient boot to coil spring clearance so that any damage from chaffing won?t occur.
Image 009: Shows assembled rear strut almost ready for installation into chassis.
We always prefer to assemble the strut on the bench, which is then installed as a
unit.
Spring heights etc are not adjusted & set until car is fully assembled.
There may be elan owners who would like to know some details
of the set up.
Spring Rate: 80lb. (They provide a very nice supple ride)
Wire Dia 10mm.
Spring OD: 91mm.
Working Coils: 12.
Spring Length: Std.
Adjustable Spring Platforms - Barrels & Caps:
by: Croucher engineering (elantrikbits.com)
Boots are generic motorcycle front fork boots, & available from your local MC dealer. ($34.00 pair).
Boots are essential to protect the strut rod shaft from road grit, which can quickly
destroy the strut rod seal.
Ceejay.
alloy spring caps which contain the narrow wound 80lb springs, boots are attached
to a short length of MS tube which is a press fit into the machined bore of each alloy
cap, boot is secured with a zip tie at the top, and at the bottom on the strut barrel
after spring assembly has been installed.
Image 003: Shows the cap & spring assembly with boots hanging off the caps, there
is sufficient boot to coil spring clearance so that any damage from chaffing won?t occur.
Image 009: Shows assembled rear strut almost ready for installation into chassis.
We always prefer to assemble the strut on the bench, which is then installed as a
unit.
Spring heights etc are not adjusted & set until car is fully assembled.
There may be elan owners who would like to know some details
of the set up.
Spring Rate: 80lb. (They provide a very nice supple ride)
Wire Dia 10mm.
Spring OD: 91mm.
Working Coils: 12.
Spring Length: Std.
Adjustable Spring Platforms - Barrels & Caps:
by: Croucher engineering (elantrikbits.com)
Boots are generic motorcycle front fork boots, & available from your local MC dealer. ($34.00 pair).
Boots are essential to protect the strut rod shaft from road grit, which can quickly
destroy the strut rod seal.
Ceejay.