Rebuilding the rear suspension on Alfa Romeo Spider

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I’m rebuilding the rear suspension on my Spider.
I’m doing all the bushings and the infamous wheel bearing.

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@Alfaspiderman84 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can’t wait to do mine now! Thanks so much.

@bigmacdaddy1234 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...that was a lot of work. Very impressive.

@Cobra111213 Жыл бұрын

I know you haven’t uploaded in a while but I just wanted to say thanks for giving me the confidence and procedure on how to replace my rear suspension

@sloppyperfectionist5384 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome and I hope to be back to it sooner than later.

@bjnopoli Жыл бұрын

Need more videos man. Thanks for torque specs too

@moggie100th 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Thank you for sharing!

@drblast 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, very informative!

@furryp2402 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent details. Just what I needed for my 1984 Spider Veloce. Let see some work on the front suspension too.

@sloppyperfectionist5384 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Man I'm trying but life keeps getting in the way lol.

@TheKillWizard 3 жыл бұрын

Great car, these are the most underrated classics, Beauty not power.

@JoseRodriguez-br8bl 3 жыл бұрын

Power can come with money.

@trizguru7916 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@sloppyperfectionist5384 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@judybreakstone4746 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive.

@flatboat67 4 жыл бұрын

nice video. Try aqualube on all the bolt shanks and poly bushing surfaces.It keeps out moisture and squeaks wont happen .Its synthetic. Wipe the excess.

@KipBurbank1 Жыл бұрын

Good video thanks. Now I know for certain I won’t attempt this job. Too much for this old guy. 😆

@thorstenhayer Жыл бұрын

@Sloppy Perfectionist many thanks for the video. Do you remember where you got the 'expensive' poly bushings for the upper rear drop links that you couldn't press on? I have the same problem. Thank you!

@bjnopoli 2 жыл бұрын

Best video

@THEIGHTHWONDER 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Question...how do you replace rear badge on 85 spider veloce? Thank you.

@gorandzelovski9166 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Where did you get the poly bushings for the rear sway bar? I have not been able to find them anyware 😊

@sloppyperfectionist5384 3 жыл бұрын

Centerlinealfa.com

@bigilworth 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Can you provide a link to where I can purchase the shop manual?

@sloppyperfectionist5384 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is the manual I've been using. Please note that the manual in the link is the reproduction version and some people complained about print being very small. I have the 89' original so can't say the difference personally. bit.ly/Workshopmanual

@JoseRodriguez-br8bl 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to see the replacing emergemcy brake shoes and all around there.

@sloppyperfectionist5384 3 жыл бұрын

I actually had it filmed but except for working around the axle, it’s a standard parking brake job and I thought it wouldn’t be interesting, didn’t wanna make it too long. My bad.

@AM4project 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job - any more work?

@sloppyperfectionist5384 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I Just put out another one. Next video will most likely be swapping the dash to early style.

@lipposs1 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea how to lower the rear suspension of an alfa spider 115? Mod. 1985

@furryp2402 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at this video again and I notice at 13:07 you are inserting the rear trailing arm front poly bushings. The part I don't see listed on the various websites is the inner poly washer you are inserting before the trailing arm is pushed up into it's space. Did that come with the poly bushings for the trailing arm?

@sloppyperfectionist5384 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it came with the kit from centerline

@vinceandtheresa1243 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. What was wrong with the rear wheel bearings?

@sloppyperfectionist5384 3 жыл бұрын

They were toast, causing some vibrations and so much noise it sounded like driving with deflated tire.

@randellgribben9772 3 жыл бұрын

hint..done this many times at alfetta motors where i worked..on the rebound strap block and screws... DO NOT USE THE PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS.. use counter head allen bolts.. and lots of anti seize on the bolts.. and because the top of were the bolts go into.. stuff it full of grease. soft car wax.. so you wont get water in there... also on the metal block. use antiseize on both sides of the block, so it will not ' weld ' itself the the bodyshell

@sloppyperfectionist5384 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the tips, I will do that next time I have it in the air.

@backyardprojects9945 3 жыл бұрын

+1 for anti seize on all threads. Also mentioned in comment below. Good job..

@phoenixproductions5358 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man I got a question, I need a new alternator for my 1990 Alfa Romeo spider graduate, but I can’t tell if I need a 45, 75 or 55 amp alternator

@sloppyperfectionist5384 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m sorry but I really wouldn’t know, electrical stuff is still my weak side.

@phoenixproductions5358 3 жыл бұрын

@@sloppyperfectionist5384 same😂

@jimmygrant3212 3 жыл бұрын

You can use any of those if they’re the same externally. I’d get the 75 amp if it’s the same price.

@randellgribben9772 3 жыл бұрын

on a 1990 spider,, the 75 amp will be the best one to use..8 years as a tech at alfetta motors

@randellgribben9772 3 жыл бұрын

i installed a mid 1990s subaru 105 amp alternator on my spider// easy fit just a few changes.. also did this conversion on other folks spider.. the subi alternator is about 1/2 the size of the bosch alternator

@randellgribben9772 3 жыл бұрын

forgot no.1 rule... use antiseize on all bolts exsposed to the air. ..like all suspension parts..

@backyardprojects9945 3 жыл бұрын

+1 for anti seize every where. I've just done the same job on my GTV 2000. I also recommend cleaning up threads with die nuts before assembly like manifold studs, engine mount studs on block and cross member. It makes it so much easier to hand thread a nut or bolt all the way home, before using a tool to do the tightening.