Jerry_Oliver
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Hello all,
I am currently restoring a TR4A solid axle car. Apparently, the original rear axle assembly has been substituted with an earlier TR4 assembly, as it lacks the metal "buffer pad" welded to the top of the axle housing. After dis-assembly, I noticed significant damage to the spacer blocks that go between the spring and the housing, which attach the lever shocks. This was likely caused by the spacer block striking the body. The buffer pad provides clearance between the buffer cone attached to the body and the rear end housing. I think the easiest fix would be for me to weld a buffer pad on my existing housing, rather than try to source another axle housing. Would some kind person please email (slantws AT comcast DOT net) me a photo of that area on a TR4A solid axle? Thanks much. Jerry Oliver Olympia WA
I am currently restoring a TR4A solid axle car. Apparently, the original rear axle assembly has been substituted with an earlier TR4 assembly, as it lacks the metal "buffer pad" welded to the top of the axle housing. After dis-assembly, I noticed significant damage to the spacer blocks that go between the spring and the housing, which attach the lever shocks. This was likely caused by the spacer block striking the body. The buffer pad provides clearance between the buffer cone attached to the body and the rear end housing. I think the easiest fix would be for me to weld a buffer pad on my existing housing, rather than try to source another axle housing. Would some kind person please email (slantws AT comcast DOT net) me a photo of that area on a TR4A solid axle? Thanks much. Jerry Oliver Olympia WA