I rebuilt the second rear upright as per the first. The only point of note is that, on this upright the splines on the drive flange was worn and so had to be replaced. The suggested part is a TR4 gearbox overdrive flange part number 58948. These are apparently no longer available, but re-conditioned ones are. Having ordered the re-conditioned one it turned out to be in fact, brand new, but of a slightly different design. The outside diameter was slightly larger and the depth of the female splines was slightly less. This meant that an althernative seal had to be sourced and a modified washer used as a shim under the castellated nut to clear the ends of the male splines on the quill shaft. It will be some time before I find out whether the new set up is properly grease sealed and so on, but it looks OK. In this spicture you can just see the slightly different design. New one on top.
The upright is now attached to the car, so I now have more or less got a suspension unit in each corner. There is still some tinkering to go, but it won't be long now till I can get my hands on the diff and drive shafts and get them installed.
Having got the tub lifted, I could now get at the handbrake fittings and fit the handbrake and cables and then attach the brakes and new drum.
I think I will probably get that drum powder coated.
Next step is to get the other side complete and then add drive shafts and diff. I am held up because part of the brake adjuster has fallen out and disappeard, so I have to order a new one! I know I will need to replace one drive shaft as its rusted beyond rescue and seized. The flanges are fine though. The other needed only surface rust cleaned off and a lick of paint.
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