Time to refit the rear axle so I can move and turn the car. Next big job to remove the engine.
Using new ploy bushes I assemble the axle, tie bar and trailing arms. Then using the old shocks and springs for the moment as I will be under sealing and refitting the fuel tank later.
All went back together very easily other then having to adjust brake pads so the drums would fit.
2 hrs
This is my record of the restoration of my 1977 Triumph TR7, I bought the car in 1983 for £1500. Over the four years of driving it I had got married, moved to a 110 year old cottage in need of renovation and given a new company car. The TR was parked in the garage (1987) at the end of the garden. I always joked saying "that one day I put it back on the road". Twenty-four years later (Nov 2011) that day has arrived - wish me luck.
Showing posts with label Rear axle assembly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rear axle assembly. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Cleaning and painting...
With the rear suspension, axle and propshaft removed, I have stripped them back to bear metal and painted them black.
Now I have the new bushes and brake pipe kits, I can rebuild for fit later when the body work is complete.
Looking good – shame it's under the car!
Axle assembly 8hrs
Propshaft 2hrs
Now I have the new bushes and brake pipe kits, I can rebuild for fit later when the body work is complete.
Looking good – shame it's under the car!
Axle assembly 8hrs
Propshaft 2hrs
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Rear axle removed...
I started by removing the remaining parts holding the axle to the car, trailing arms, handbrake cable and brackets.
I carefully lowered the axle to the ground and slid it out from the wheel arch - next thing to do will be taking off the trailing arms, tie bars and removing the two fuel tank straps & studs which I had trouble with when removing the tank.
2hrs
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