Operation uplift started today amidst a bit of a hangover, so not much got done, but I did get the rear trailing arms off.
They’re a bit crusty, but in good nick. No cracks that I can easily see, not misshapen, will go again with a lick of paint and new bushes.
Looks like the top spring platform thingy was mounted wrongly though? They were sloping into the centre of the car, and should be sloping to the front of the car? I’m sure I’ll work it out, but as usual past work that has been done looks to be pretty poor. I’ll strip the springs off the shocks and remount everything the right way.
The bushes appear to be past their best...
The bushes came out easily using the drill them out with a wood bit method.
The idea is to lift the suspension an inch, or 25 mm, dependant on your vintage / location. Whilst I’m at it I will sort the camber and tracking on the front end resulting in a better driving car I’m sure. I’ve been a bit reluctant to do this because I’ve always had lowered cars, sometimes ridiculously lowered cars, and it’s always been a case of form over function, looks are everything. But that’s changed, this is about getting the best driving car I can. Plus, lowering for lowering sake doesn’t look good to my eyes anymore. Times have changed...