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Front Suspension Rebuild
 Canal Winchester, OH, USA
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I received my front crossmember purchased on eBay. Looks to be in pretty good shape, dirt and surface rust.
Look at the attached picture of the original (left) and new crossmember. The bend in the original was pretty serious, don't think I would have ever made it work. Not sure how the car didn't seem damaged when I was driving it. The damage must have been there when I bought the car and it was missed.
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Look at the attached picture of the original (left) and new crossmember. The bend in the original was pretty serious, don't think I would have ever made it work. Not sure how the car didn't seem damaged when I was driving it. The damage must have been there when I bought the car and it was missed.
Knowledge is what you get when you read the fine print. Education is what you get when you don't.
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1931 Morris Minor Saloon "Cammy OHC"
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Mar 2, 2024 07:37 PM
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It's been a while since I posted any updates. I attached a picture of how the new front crossmember turned out after cleaning, blasting and painting with POR-15. When I put the whole front suspension back together, everything fit pretty well. It looked like the front of the frame rail on the side that took the hit may have been bent very slightly, but when attaching the new crossmember back to the car, I only had to force in one of the four threaded studs, and it was not much of a "force". In the end it all went back together good and drives so much smoother than before. Thanks to all who helped me along the journey.
Knowledge is what you get when you read the fine print. Education is what you get when you don't.
Knowledge is what you get when you read the fine print. Education is what you get when you don't.
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It was kind of awkward for me to get the springs out and in by jacking under the a-arm. I eventually did it but it was definitely butt clenching. The car has to be high enough to drop the wish bone down far enough and pivot the swivel. Also putting it back on without scratching the newly painted wishbone. I bought the new swivels from MGOC. They are doing ok but the rubber seals and bolts provided were junk and already starting to dry rot. Did this last year. Refilled the shocks with jack oil from walmart. I used the black carbon poly bushings for most of the stuff but I think rubber is probably fine. Red poly for the cross member.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2025-03-01 01:47 AM by Cougarhound.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2025-03-01 01:47 AM by Cougarhound.
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