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Author:  J_A_M [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:25 am ]
Post subject:  cones - the rubber variety
I have put all my rear end back in now. New everything with the exception of the rubber cones. It is not back on the ground yet, but when I push up on the trailing arm / drum assembly, one side seems softer than the other.

Can rubber cones wear out and become softer than others?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:29 am ]
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One may not be original. Are they the same height & shape?

If not I'd go rat a pair from a Clubbie at the wreckers. :wink:
Author:  J_A_M [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:23 am ]
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exact same height and shape. I 'think' both have DUNLOP on them, but will have to check.

So it's not normal then?

Come to think of it, I think it sat with a lean when on all 4..... :?
Author:  rampage101 [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:28 am ]
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Maybe one side had newer cones than the other. And yes, from what I've read they can wear out/go softer or whatever,
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:28 pm ]
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J_A_M wrote:
exact same height and shape. I 'think' both have DUNLOP on them, but will have to check.

So it's not normal then?

Come to think of it, I think it sat with a lean when on all 4..... :?


My 850 had a lean, but new knuckles fixed it. All the cones looked good, not squashed.. :wink:
Author:  min13k [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:31 pm ]
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i was talking to a fella the other day $45 per rubbercone sound good ??
makka
they are not dunlop though
makka
Author:  ausminis4u [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:33 pm ]
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min13k wrote:
i was talking to a fella the other day $45 per rubbercone sound good ??
makka
they are not dunlop though
makka
its a good price , i was quoted $120 each :shock: but thats genuine ones , where from makka ?
Author:  min13k [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:39 pm ]
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um guy is from melb
makka
Author:  J_A_M [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:40 pm ]
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hmmm... I might just hit P 'n P on the weekend and get some used cheapies.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:08 pm ]
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Get rears- easier to pull out, and they've had less weight on 'em.. :wink:
Author:  bnicho [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:13 pm ]
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I second that!

Wrecked a rusty Clubby van earlier this year. The rear cones were about 15mm taller than the front ones, and noticeably softer when you pressed the rubber. :shock:

I guess this Minivan never carried much load! :)
Author:  gafmo [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:08 pm ]
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I have no Idea how good Marcia's are yet and hopeing they are good and wopn't need replacing. I have read in one of the Mini Mags thier are a couple or softnes's EG: soft ride's but I would say like most rubbers they can wear and soften from use
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:15 pm ]
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In my experience they get harder with use, not softer.

Funny though how some sag and some don't. All my 850's ones were like new! (I know they weren't 'coz one trumpet was rusted in..) :wink:
Author:  gafmo [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:42 pm ]
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Sorry Master I need to be punnished 8) (Please)
But I ask the question Dr
Does this mean JAM's, One side has gone hard and not the other :?
or does it mean
Jams knuckles are bung.

Check for carper burn JAM just in case
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:49 pm ]
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I'd vote for the knuckles. If you're gonna pull the cones out, don't put 'em back with old knuckles- they cost FA. At least check them out and grease them, if you're that skint. :wink:
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