1970 Triumph TR6 Restoration Project - part 14 - Rear Suspension

Let's assemble the rear suspension

[@DavidSL64]

Great video, step by step. Now its given me the confidence to tackle this myself

[@RustyBeauties]

I finished recently the rear suspension on the 74 Tr6 I am working on. I will post the video soon. I think it will be better than this one as there is more light and I have a little more experience this time :)

[@DavidSL64]

Elin do you remember what size pipe you used for the bushing to fit through?

[@jimhallmark8680]

I liked you little trick on the bushings, Great job,

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks Jim!

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

Your video is clear helpful and well explained. Thank you Elin

[@49dodgeguy]

Enjoying another great video,,,,but I haven't any ice cream !!!!

[@RustyBeauties]

No? I will bring you some on the next car show or drive! :)

[@cheftush]

Good job Elin!

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks! Call me if you need any advice.... LOL. Just kidding, I know you restored Triumphs, before I even new what TR6 looked like!

[@waldocorsair]

When you say “grease” everything, what kind of grease are your using? Wheel bearing?

[@michaeltaylor4419]

Your bmw radiator fan wrench/spring compressor isn't orange... did somebody use end up using it for scrap metal?

[@DavidPlass]

Can also use a huge socket instead of steel tube. That's my plan! Your tool also is available at most FLAPS.

[@RustyBeauties]

FLAPS?!? Yes a bis socket would work, but it needs to be really big. The bushing is like 1 3/4" I think. Just from the top of my head, not really sure.

[@DavidPlass]

FLAPS = Friendly Local Auto Parts Store. Like I said, a **huge** socket.

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks for the enlightenment! :)

[@TornadoCAN99]

Is there no shock absorber on the rear suspension of these cars?

[@RustyBeauties]

There is. But TR6 use a lever type shock absorber. You can see me mounting it's lever at 11:38

[@TornadoCAN99]

I understand now...I checked a video from ChefTush showing his TR6 being retro fitted back to the lever type shock from the after market cylinder shock his car came with when he bought it. The aftermarket system was causing structural failures on the frame.

[@charleslopes5406]

how long is your spring compression tool

[@RustyBeauties]

I believe it was 21 1/2" but I am not sure. I don't have it right now. But it needs to be at least 3" longer than the uncompressed spring.

[@ralphcapo867]

You forgot the 2 screws on the drum

[@RustyBeauties]

Good eye! You are right! I didn't forget them though, they were just missing and I had to order them, but I still didn't have them at that time. I should have mentioned that in the video. Thank you for your constructive criticism! It is always helpful.