SpenB Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Ok, If you seen the other thread you will see I have started to build the chassis up.But... 2 things I'm unsure about, the pictures will show what I mean.1 - My whole front axle seems to be tipping forward.2 - The spring seats on the axle seem to be too far forward causing the springs to not sit straight.My old one has the spring seats parallel to the floor and the spring sitting perfectly up right / straight.Is this because the engine and weight is not sitting on it?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash.Witty Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 With there being no engine in and what look like lifting springs on will cause it to look like that, as you start fitting the engine and boxes and bodywork you will find it will lower itself by about 4-6" and everything will look normal. Also you need to fit some spring clamps to secure the lower part of the spring to its seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpenB Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Ok thanks, No they are genuine std LR springs - I just painted them. I have spring retainers fitted to the rear but on my (bearmach fastparts) list I couldnt find the part number for the front so only ordered the back. They came friday and now I have seen them they are the same so will order 2 more. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Front and rear retainers are different, the front have a curve in to make space for the shock that mounts inside the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrard Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hi, I was doing a search and your thread came up. I have exactly the same issue and was wondering how you resolved it. I found a brief note that seemed to indicate i will need new spring perches. What happened with yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 You just need to get weight on the chassis, there is nothing wrong with the above picture, aside from the missing spring clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrard Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks. I am just concerned because there is clearly a difference in the way the perches are mounted on my old axle vs. my new puma axle. I have my engine, trans and transfer installed and there is still a gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 As above you you get some weight on there, they will sit proper like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrard Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks, I'm calming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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