TC Steering Arm Geometry

[Steve S]

Is there a reference available for determining whether or not TC steering arms are bent? I assume the three holes are supposed to be aligned with one another, perhaps exactly vertical if that's even possible to maintain with a solid axle on leaf springs. But what about the geometry of the arms themselves? A method to measure them precisely would be nice, but even a way to determine if they're in the ballpark would be useful. I spent an hour searching the archives, which number 91,439 messages since 7 Nov 1999, and surprisingly it seems this has never been discussed. - Steve Simmons, TC8975

[doug fromtheframeup.com]

Hi Steve,

 

Yes, they look bent but they are ok.

 

Left Arm (double hole) hold machined end (3 hole) flat to table top.  Measure distance from table top to center of furthest double hole opposite end.  Should be 1

 

Right Arm (single hole) hold machined end (3 hole) flat to table top.  Measure distance from table top to center of single hole opposite end.  Should be

 

Regards,

 

[b][i]Doug Pelton[/i][/b]

 

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Is there a reference available for determining whether or not TC steering arms are bent?  I assume the three holes are supposed to be aligned with one another, perhaps exactly vertical if that's even possible to maintain with a solid axle on leaf springs.  But what about the geometry of the arms themselves?  A method to measure them precisely would be nice, but even a way to determine if they're in the ballpark would be useful. I spent an hour searching the archives, which number 91,439 messages since 7 Nov 1999, and surprisingly it seems this has never been discussed. - Steve Simmons, TC8975

[Steve S]

Thanks Doug, that's s a great starting point. I don't suppose anyone has factory dimensional drawings? If they even still exist, that is. - Steve Simmons, TC8975 On 4/28/2019 1:56 PM, doug fromtheframeup.com wrote:

Hi Steve,

Yes, they look bent but they are ok.

Left Arm (double hole) hold machined end (3 hole) flat to table top. Measure distance from table top to center of furthest double hole opposite end. Should be 1

Right Arm (single hole) hold machined end (3 hole) flat to table top. Measure distance from table top to center of single hole opposite end. Should be

Regards,

[b][i]Doug Pelton[/i][/b]

From The Frame Up

4064 E. Presidio St. #104

Mesa, AZ 85215

480-588-8185

For fastest service: order@fromtheframeup.com

Check out our website: www.FromTheFrameUp.com

Keep up to date with: FaceBook

[b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Steve S mail@mgnuts.com [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] Saturday, April 27, 2019 6:11 PM [b]To:[/b] MG tabcgroups MG-tabc@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [mg-tabc] TC Steering Arm Geometry

Is there a reference available for determining whether or not TC steering arms are bent? I assume the three holes are supposed to be aligned with one another, perhaps exactly vertical if that's even possible to maintain with a solid axle on leaf springs. But what about the geometry of the arms themselves? A method to measure them precisely would be nice, but even a way to determine if they're in the ballpark would be useful. I spent an hour searching the archives, which number 91,439 messages since 7 Nov 1999, and surprisingly it seems this has never been discussed. - Steve Simmons, TC8975