Lotus Elan

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PostPost by: saildrive2001 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:09 pm

Two questions, does anyone have the Aeon part # for their rubber springs used on the Elan?
Second question, where can I buy the aluminium bump stop risers or does anyone have a drawing that I can use to have them made?
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PostPost by: h20hamelan » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:15 pm

I believe Timbren in your Neighbourhood was the original supplier.

KYB sells some for 82-86 Porsche 924 944 that are very similar. But, the ones I have for a Porsche from YKB 10+ years ago are much more soft than the newer ones. White, and I didnt put a scale on them to see compression to be able to compare it to original or old.

CJ etc I believe state that the poly bushings from TTR etc are too rigid.
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PostPost by: saildrive2001 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:28 pm

Yes Timbren are near me in Ontario, their website has a full list of the double springs with different spring rates. I was hoping that someone knew the correct part #?
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