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TR2/3/3A Leaf Spring height and front spring pin removal again?

karls59tr

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I have read the forum posts on this issue the last time it was discussed and understand how to soak with PB blaster and fabricate the removal tool. But seeing as how I need to do front fender repair in the area of the front spring pins on both sides of the car cutting a hole in the fender in that location is not a concern. By cutting an opening there would I then be able to hammer out the pin and bushings towards the interior of the frame and replace with new pin and bushings? Anyone see any problems with this method?
Also I'm assuming the new springs from Moss would 'not' have the two small 7/32? plates for the pass side spring that were installed at the factory for even ride height so I would have to install those
myself? Any thoughts?
 

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Cutting the hole and pounding out the pin is exactly what a Triumph dealer mechanic told me they used to do. Afterwards, they just stuck a chrome plug in the hole :D

The new springs won't have the extra spacers on the passenger side. If you want them, you'll have to add them. Not really essential IMO; as they actually make the car sit a bit crooked when parked, but your choice of course.
 
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