Plus 2 suspension/brake rebuild problem No. 1

[dunclentdr]

Managed to get the rebuilt suspension and braking system on recently purchased Plus 2 today and have been advised of some problems - here is No.1 and hoping for advice on resolution.

I am advised that 'spacers' have not been fitted where the spring/damper fits the lower wishbones (photo2) and consequently the bushes at the other end of the wishbone arms are being pushed out (photo1). Can anyone advise including on what 'spacers' are missing?

Thanks

David

[pharriso]

Penny washers go between the bushing & the nut so the wishbone cannot go over the nut.

Do a search it's covered here somewhere... RDent part diagrams will show then too...

[dunclentdr]

Thanks - I take it that is a washer between the bush and nut. I have checked diagrams and that looks perfect.

Any ideas about the advice to fit spacers between damper and inner edge of wishbone? Can't see those on diagrams!! Apparently the absence of them aslo makes the damper touch the wishbone edge (this is just visible in photo).

Thanks again.

David

[rgh0]

The width of the damper bottom bush should be the same as the assembled trunnion width. This should also then position the other end of the wishbones so they fit correctly on the spindle on the chassis and don't try to push the bushes out.

Are both the wishbone chassis bushes trying to push out showing the wishbone is to narrow at the chassis end or only one pushing out and the other one pushing in showing just that the wishbone is not centred?

I have not needed to use washers on the damper bottom bush to wishbone. However If your aftermarket damper bottom bush is to small in width then you may need to use washers. The other thing to check is that the trunnion is assembled correctly and that the inner tube of the trunnion is clamped correctly between the wishbones

cheers
Rohan

[MickG]

Hi David,
Maybe it's me or the photo but something doesn't look quite right.
Looking at the photo is that the rubber of the bush between the washer and the wishbone?
Have you replaced the wishbone bushes?
The bush should fit onto the spindle and butt up against a stop, this gives clearance between the wishbone and the chassis. There doesn't seem to be any clearance in the photo. To me, and what do I know, it appears that the bush is either worn or incorrectly fitted.
Just my opinion.
Regards Mick G

[dunclentdr]

Thanks - the bushes have been replaced (by someone else) - think I might get a new set and washers and get the job done.

The dampers are TTR and new (again someone else!) and don't think need anything other than a straight fit with washers on the outside of wishbone.

David