QUESTION.
I am experiencing some movement in the rear axles of my Lotus Eclat ((ie the road wheel moves back relative to the body when the wheel locks up)
I have sent you some photos to help determine what is worn and which bushes need replacing.
Can you please advise?
T.P. - NSW, Australia
ANSWER
If the wheel moves relative to the body on braking or when the brakes lock up, then the most likely cause of this will be the inner-forward-radius arm mounting where it joins at the chassis.
This is a large oval mounting with a crush tube, and has a steel flange with two bolt fixing.
This mounting is responsible for controlling for-aft movement and also controls the rear wheel toe-in by subtraction or addition of shims.
Copyright © 2012 Lotus Marques
I am experiencing some movement in the rear axles of my Lotus Eclat ((ie the road wheel moves back relative to the body when the wheel locks up)
I have sent you some photos to help determine what is worn and which bushes need replacing.
Can you please advise?
T.P. - NSW, Australia
ANSWER
If the wheel moves relative to the body on braking or when the brakes lock up, then the most likely cause of this will be the inner-forward-radius arm mounting where it joins at the chassis.
This is a large oval mounting with a crush tube, and has a steel flange with two bolt fixing.
This mounting is responsible for controlling for-aft movement and also controls the rear wheel toe-in by subtraction or addition of shims.
Copyright © 2012 Lotus Marques