Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

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I wouldn't be able to afford genuine now either, even if springs/dampers were still available.
The spacers came from Paddocks back in 2012, the number then was BDYANR2938. I seem to recall they were sold in a set of 4, so I must have 2 kicking around somewhere, but this was 5 years ago!
 
Towsure used to sell a rubber helical space that fit between spring coils for increased towing stability, but I no longer have a set and do not see them listed there these days. Shame, they were around 30mm thick and would, along with the LR parts, do some good for me. Or my RRC, at least
 
shocker said:
Talk about thick...found them by searching the Towure site with a search term actually relevant to the item...
..I know they only stiffen the springs but that may be enough to make my RRC less "lean"
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Whato_O ... & have stiffer springs on just one side of the vehicle, that should improve handling !
 
All very amusing gents but a 4x4, with it's high centre of gravity, needs unequal rate suspension like it's driver needs a hole in the head.
Have a roll-over (assuming you survive of course) & see if you are still laughing after your insurer tell you to take a hike. Some of us have not forgotten the infamous incident involving a badly modified 110 in Lincolnshire a few years ago that cost the lives of the owner's children :mad:
 
Firstly Norsey, calm down.
Thank you for your comments, however I do have some insight into high centres, etc. I have been recovering from a rolled D1 incident that left me in a 'chair, with head injuries, for several years now. I had not "badly modified" that vehicle. I was the only one injured and was not responsible for the accident.
Indeed, my current RRC is not "badly modified" and as a former CPC on HGVs , I am aware of such complications and insurance concerns. I am returning the vehicle to near stock condition, from the state in which it was acquired, as health and finance allow. Kindly contain your misdirected anger, my friend.

PS; I do not use "smiley face" symbols in place of words . Sorry.
 
Firstly please accept my sympathy for your physical health & I hope you make a full recovery, secondly I am neither angry or accusing you of badly modifying your own RR, simply pointing out what you have (now) told me you are all too well aware of. Anyone who restores a Classic to original condition gets my vote as so many have been lost to either rampant corrosion, bobtailed off-road warriors or both. The upside is that originals are now rare & have become an appreciating asset, which makes the money I spend on a rustproofing regime well spent.
Please note that no smiley faces were included in this text ... LOL
 
Norseman, thank you for your kind wishes. Rustproofing is money well spent indeed - if the prep work is done well. As Im sure your was!
I am currently working on a homebrew waxoyl recipe, I have used up my stock of various brands of waxs and I was underwhelmed by the price of the stuff nowadays (mumble,groan,old person type complaints). Since I have sprayed good series-es of layers of rust stabiliser / paint / underseal / wax, I feel comfortable in playing a little more fast and loose on the extra coats...progress reports to follow!

No smiley faces were injured in the making of this post. "Imogees Anonymous" meetings and counselling available by arrangement (smiley wink)
 
Your taking the emojee thing too far,
Norse only used one, and it wasn't in place of a word.

Anyway, how does your odd-springed machine handle?:)
 
shocker said:
I am currently working on a homebrew waxoyl recipe, I have used up my stock of various brands of waxs and I was underwhelmed by the price of the stuff nowadays (mumble,groan,old person type complaints). Since I have sprayed good series-es of layers of rust stabiliser / paint / underseal / wax, I feel comfortable in playing a little more fast and loose on the extra coats...progress reports to follow!

It's a great credit to you that you succeed in restoration projects given you disability. My RRC was protected by it's PO before I bought it & my first anti-rust treatment product choice (carried out by specialist) was Waxoyl. Five years later I switched specialist & changed to Dinitrol with the car being checked/touched up annually & in another couple of years I'll have the full process done again ... expensive but cost effective given the car's appreciation curve.
Good luck with your homebrew!
nb: I am an old person, a confirmed cynic & complain incessantly !
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