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General Category => Darrin Forum => Topic started by: Terry T on July 28, 2012, 10:39:07 AM

Title: REAR SPRING SWEAKS
Post by: Terry T on July 28, 2012, 10:39:07 AM

My car has developed a squeak that appears to be from the spring pack rubbing against the inside of the box-frame.  No amount of oil/grease solves the problem.
Since the spring pack is net to a protruding pin in the lower shock mount, adjusting inboard does not seem to be possible.

Suggestions?

Title: Re: REAR SPRING SWEAKS
Post by: darrin502 on August 04, 2012, 11:40:36 PM

Hi Terry,
Inside the frame there should be a a shim about 3/4" long welded inside the frame  to center the spring, is it still there? I used a stainless bolt to avoid the bolt rusting causing squeaking. Were the spring bushings replaced. I have seen the wrong bushings put in, if they are to small they will squeak. the rubber leaf spring pads if not correct or put in can also cause a squeak.
Hope this helps
Lee

Title: Re: REAR SPRING SWEAKS
Post by: kf751 on August 22, 2012, 05:57:47 PM

Hi, I pulled mine and had them re arced. Great result because the rear sag is gone and Darrin 104 sits like a new car.

Cost 200.00 ...but they operate and look new.

We did not make sure each bolt went back into it previous location...we paid dearly for that goof. If u arc them make sure to return each part into its former location.

Aloha, richard