Brumby torsion bar
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:19 pm
I ha ve owned my 1987 Brumby for over 10 yrs and inthat time have replaed the rear shocks 3 times.
There has been a loud rattle in the rear end for a long time just like crook shocks. However replacing them has never cured it. Worse, having people jump up and down in the try has not helped me to find the culprit.
About 5 years ago the rear suspension rubber bushes were replaced with nolathane but that didn't fix it either.
The only thing never replaced is what ever bearing surface there is on the end of the torsion bar. So the only thing to do before I go crazy is to inspect the torsion bar and see if I can find the problem.
Can this be done by undoing the bolts on the trailling arm, or is it more comlicated than that?
The factory manual is vague on this and the Gregory's does not seem to cover the torsion bar.
I would be grateful of any insights. I received some great assistance a few years ago when I fitted Leone power steering which transformed the vehicle.
Auster
There has been a loud rattle in the rear end for a long time just like crook shocks. However replacing them has never cured it. Worse, having people jump up and down in the try has not helped me to find the culprit.
About 5 years ago the rear suspension rubber bushes were replaced with nolathane but that didn't fix it either.
The only thing never replaced is what ever bearing surface there is on the end of the torsion bar. So the only thing to do before I go crazy is to inspect the torsion bar and see if I can find the problem.
Can this be done by undoing the bolts on the trailling arm, or is it more comlicated than that?
The factory manual is vague on this and the Gregory's does not seem to cover the torsion bar.
I would be grateful of any insights. I received some great assistance a few years ago when I fitted Leone power steering which transformed the vehicle.
Auster