PatGalvin
Jedi Warrior
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Hello All.
I'm cleaning 50 years of grime off the suspension parts for my 59 TR3A. I purchased TRF Magic Kit to rebuild the suspension. Using poly bushings where upper wishbones pivot on upper fulcrum pin.
I cleaned up and powder coated my upper fulcrum assembly but the actual pins are pretty corroded. They are not really worn - just corroded. See photo.
https://s987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/PatGalvin_bucket/Upper%20Fulcrum/
https://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/PatGalvin_bucket/Upper%20Fulcrum/IMG_7723Large.jpg
So, do I need to replace these, or just clean them up and try and create a smooth surface for the poly bushing. I assume the poly bushings must pivot on these pins, so if I clean these up and grease them during assembly, do you think it will be OK? Right now, the new poly bushes fit pretty tight. I think I could take some wet/dry sandpaper and clean up these pins.
Any advise from you guys? Clean up the fulcrum assemblies or replace with new?
Thanks again
Pat
I'm cleaning 50 years of grime off the suspension parts for my 59 TR3A. I purchased TRF Magic Kit to rebuild the suspension. Using poly bushings where upper wishbones pivot on upper fulcrum pin.
I cleaned up and powder coated my upper fulcrum assembly but the actual pins are pretty corroded. They are not really worn - just corroded. See photo.
https://s987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/PatGalvin_bucket/Upper%20Fulcrum/
https://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/PatGalvin_bucket/Upper%20Fulcrum/IMG_7723Large.jpg
So, do I need to replace these, or just clean them up and try and create a smooth surface for the poly bushing. I assume the poly bushings must pivot on these pins, so if I clean these up and grease them during assembly, do you think it will be OK? Right now, the new poly bushes fit pretty tight. I think I could take some wet/dry sandpaper and clean up these pins.
Any advise from you guys? Clean up the fulcrum assemblies or replace with new?
Thanks again
Pat