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  1. Endoscaper

    TR2/3/3A Lower Front Suspension Overhaul

    After getting tired of seeing the box of ā€major front suspensionā€œ components sitting on the shelf for some years, I decided to tackle the lower front suspension of ā€˜59 TR3A. Inspection of trunnion pins suggests past episodes of inadequate lubrication? have left pins much less than ideal (looks...
    • Endoscaper
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    • lower front suspension trunnuion pins vertical link
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Triumph
  2. J

    TR2/3/3A L/S Vertical Link Resistance

    I've been rebuilding the front suspension on my 3A frame-off and have a concern. I first completed the left side (minus the spring/spring pan) and noticed some resistance when rotating the vertical link back and forth. Believing I mixed up the left and right vertical links, I switch to the...
    • Joel M
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    • ball joint trunnion vertical link
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Triumph
  3. J

    TR2/3/3A Trunnion Install

    I'm working on trunnion installation, and the service manual says to screw it "home" then back off about a turn. Does this mean the trunnion main body should screw in until it contacts the bottom of the vertical link base? The steering stop boss on my trunnions - both old and new - hit the...
    • Joel M
    • Thread
    • trunnion vertical link
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Triumph
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