Mcpherson Struts For '99 2b

[Guest steveharr]

Please Help Me

 

I have discovered that I do not have McPherson struts to make up my front sliding pillar assembly. I have searched the local scrappy and none there either!

 

Does anybody know where I can get some made up?

 

Steve.

[Guest Russler]

If it is just the shiny shaft throught the middle that you need then I have a pair you can have I didn't need them for my wishbones. I will be at detling on saturday

[Guest MikeD318]

If you list all the stuff you are missing and need, I'm sure there are plenty of hoodies that are using wishbone suspension that have the bits laying around in dusty corners some where.

[Guest Lew]

hi all,

i am also in the same dilema,

however i have the struts but i do not have the bit that grips the strut,

not sure what it's called, maybe hub, i dunno but if anyone could suggest somewhere or no of someone with the bit im after i'd appreciate it,

thanks,

Lew

[Bob Tucker]

I have some sliding pillar bits, springs, shockers, & a pair of modified hubs (but no shafts).

 

I'll be at Detling on Saturday,

yours free, with commiserations, to the first one to ask.

 

Bob.

[Guest steveharr]

Hi all,

 

Yes its just the shiny chromed shafts that I need, I have the hubs e.t.c.

 

I am not going to be at Detling I'm afraid!

 

Can anyone help?

 

Steve.

[Guest Russler]

you can have mine for the cost of the postage if you want them, just PM me your details

[Guest piddy]

I also have most of the parts needed to make up a set . chrome shafts with 12mm thread.

I also have a pair of hubs not modified.

I will be at Detling on Saturday.

[Guest JonathanB]

I suspect I am in the same position as Lew.

 

I disgarded the front struts with the rest of my donor as I bought the wishbone upgrade for my 2b. I have found that I need the large washer from the top of the strut that holds the spring under compression for connecting the rear axle to the body.

 

Can anyone tell me if the shape of this washer is important or could a large flat disk of metal of similar dimensions be used instead?. It needs to clamp on a rubber mounting if I understand it correctly.

 

Alternatively, does anyone have a couple I could have/buy?

 

Jonathan

[Guest chris brown]

the shape of the washer is not important any large and i mean large washer will do

[Guest Russler]

sorry its a bit fuzzy, but are these the right ones?

[Guest JonathanB]

Thanks Chris.

 

As I will have to manufacture a suitable disk of metal I guess I can make it any size I like. From memory I seem to remember the one I disguarded being 6 inches or so. Is this the sort of size you would suggest I go for or have I remembered the size incorrectly?

 

Jonathan