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

[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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