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con·cen·tric (kn-sntrk) also con·cen·tri·cal (-tr-kl)

adj. Having a common center.

[Middle English concentrik, from Medieval Latin concentricus : Latin com-, com- + Latin centrum, center; see center.]
con·centri·cal·ly adv.
concen·trici·ty (knsn-trs-t) n.

If you have had the trailing arms rebushed, you may have hed them reamed out of alignment as well. if the old arms weren't a problem, and the new ones are,have the bushes checked for concentricity.

Thought only minis use the bush? - mokes have two needle bearings.

Its the word of the day you know ;)

That and the number 4 with the letter M according to Sesame Street

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Author:	dinominigt [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:42 pm ]
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Hi all, I have just fitted the rear trailing arms to my moke and fitted the wheels. Passenger side is ok but on drivers side the tyre hits the rear sub frame bolt. I have already fitted a new rear shaft. The inside of the tyre is about 15 to 20 mil closer than the other side. Where the trailing arm attaches to the sub frame i have taken out the shim/spacer this makes no difference. Is there anything else that i can check THANKS Dean

Author:	Harley [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:53 pm ]
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Sounds like a bent subframe. If you get an adjustable camber/castor kit that might fix the problem, unless you have two different length trailing arms!

Author:	Mick [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:58 pm ]
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If you have had the trailing arms rebushed, you may have hed them reamed out of alignment as well. if the old arms weren't a problem, and the new ones are,have the bushes checked for concentricity.

Author:	Wombat [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:36 pm ]
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Mick wrote: concentricity.

Author:	Mick [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:10 pm ]
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Its the word of the day you know That and the number 4 with the letter M according to Sesame Street Quote: con·cen·tric (kn-sntrk) also con·cen·tri·cal (-tr-kl) adj. Having a common center. [Middle English concentrik, from Medieval Latin concentricus : Latin com-, com- + Latin centrum, center; see center.] con·centri·cal·ly adv. concen·trici·ty (knsn-trs-t) n.

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Author:	dinominigt [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:23 pm ]
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Thanks for the replys will go and check a few measurements. Good word of the day!!!!!

Author:	Drexxle [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:12 pm ]
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the arm itself might be bent, but not visually apparent.

Author:	TheMiniMan [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:35 pm ]
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More than likely the arm is bent

Author:	moemoke [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:33 am ]
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If its not a bent arm then it could be a worn hole on the inner mount.

Author:	miniDave [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:55 am ]
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Mick wrote: If you have had the trailing arms rebushed, you may have hed them reamed out of alignment as well. if the old arms weren't a problem, and the new ones are,have the bushes checked for concentricity. Thought only minis use the bush? - mokes have two needle bearings. I take it that the wheels/tyres are the same and the offset are also the same on both sides? Regards

Author:	Mick [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:31 am ]
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miniDave wrote: Thought only minis use the bush? - mokes have two needle bearings. You're absolutely right....they won't even accept the bronze bush if you wanted to....it won't be that then...

Author:	Mattmini [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:09 am ]
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Mick wrote: Its the word of the day you know ;) That and the number 4 with the letter M according to Sesame Street Quote: con·cen·tric (kn-sntrk) also con·cen·tri·cal (-tr-kl) adj. Having a common center. [Middle English concentrik, from Medieval Latin concentricus : Latin com-, com- + Latin centrum, center; see center.] con·centri·cal·ly adv. concen·trici·ty (knsn-trs-t) n. Whatever happened to 'dog' being the word of the day? or other simple words like that

Author:	dinominigt [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:53 am ]
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Wheels are same size and rim offset is the same. Trailing arm does have roller bearings at each end Inner hole on subframe is not worn or slotted Looks like i will have to dig out another rear trailing arm, clean and paint GRRRR Thanks everyone

Author:	Wombat [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:27 am ]
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When I first got the car and fitted new rear bearings and shockers I found the rear wheel on the passenger side rubbed the shocker. I used a spacer (both sides) made from a cut down brake drum to give me some clearance. I've since gone the whole hog and installed adjustable suspension all round and although not adjusted yet I am hoping I can adjust the clearance to suit without the spacer.

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