Re: [AMC-list] HMX back on the road!- leaf rubber

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

uumm  NVH?

Ken


Quoting Steve Avery <stoverstevens@xxxxxxxxx>:

> The springs themselves and the better ( if memory serves me from when I had
> my Eagle with similar, though swapped- leafsabove axle ) clamping is the
> superior aspect. That is to say - the spring rate,  and clamping points were
> worked out to be better than say, a '70 AMX. The rubber "isolators" served
> improving the NVH, particularly when you have a fairly stout spring rate.
> 
>   Separating the leaves effectively also prevents or reduces stiction
> between the individual leafs. The rubber at the clamp is, again, for NVH
> reduction, yet the overall clamping methodology located the leaf pack better
> on the perch.
> 
> Steve
> 
> Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
> 
> >"The rear isoclamp assembly, another big (and relatively cheap)
> improvement,"
> >
> >I've never been able to figure how putting squishy rubber bits between the
> >spring and the axle was a good idea for handling. The car would be quieter,
> but
> >I can't see how it would help otherwise. One day I'll try a car without
> those
> >bits in and see what happens.
> 
> 
> Hmmm...  Maybe I'll try that first when I re-assemble.
> 
> -- M
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