Rear Spring Problem
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I am trying to fit 12" springs as shown in the attached photo. Am I correct in saying that I should not fit the upper aluminium spacer that fits between the spring and the Lotocone steel cup above. The cups I have don't seem to fit over the spring. Also, the brake disc seems to be fouling the cross strut of the wishbone. I don't understand!!
- William2
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EPA wrote:The disk looks as though it's mounted the wrong side of the 3 legged flange. I think you will need to wind the lower spring mounting higher to avoid it fouling the disk before you change this.
Ed
Ed is correct on all fronts. The disk bolts to the wheel side of the spider not the diff side.
Meg
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Gentlemen, thanks very much for your help and advice, it all makes sense now! All I need to do now is order a pair of correct size spring locators to fit under the Lotocones. Im assume that having a stainless steel attachment to the lower wishbone is an acceptable method for preventing the drive shafts bottoming out?
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