Hello
I am new to the site looking for help with my Dolomite 1850 .
the car is now completely dismantled , the engine & gear box rebuilt, back axle and sub frame removed and the shell in body shop awaiting strip and re paint .
I am trying to source all new parts where possible however i have hit a brick wall Today with the Trailing Arm Tie Bars 152583 does anyone have a source for these parts or alternatives ?
I have tried mainstream Rimmer Bros , TD Fitechet ect
any help or advice would be greatly appreciated .
kind regards
Dave Sarsfield
Restoration 1850
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Re: Restoration 1850
Hello Dave and welcome.
These parts are the rear radius rods (the trailing arms are the channel sections that run perpendicular to the axle).
I suspect you will struggle to find new items as a common failure of them (especially when tightening the nuts when using poly bushes) is for the threaded part to shear off. As a consequence supply of new ones dried up years ago. I would have thought Fitchetts were the last people to have some and if they now don't you'll need to hope for someone with new old stock sitting on a shelf and willing to let them go.
If you do resort to good used, inspect the threaded part carefully as many will be exhibiting a bend in one direction caused by resisting the desire for the axle to tramp in one direction!
These parts are the rear radius rods (the trailing arms are the channel sections that run perpendicular to the axle).
I suspect you will struggle to find new items as a common failure of them (especially when tightening the nuts when using poly bushes) is for the threaded part to shear off. As a consequence supply of new ones dried up years ago. I would have thought Fitchetts were the last people to have some and if they now don't you'll need to hope for someone with new old stock sitting on a shelf and willing to let them go.
If you do resort to good used, inspect the threaded part carefully as many will be exhibiting a bend in one direction caused by resisting the desire for the axle to tramp in one direction!