Rear torsion bar bracket? What part # is this?
 

Need to replace this part.

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Not sure if it is this part (Outer Spring Plate Cover, 911 (1974-89) A-333-153-00 ) on the pelican site. Mine has 4 bolts and the part looks like a 2 bolt? Help...Chris


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That's the right part. The part is 4 bolt. It just looks like 2 bolt because the other bolt holes are hidden in the drawing. The new piece will be nicely zinc plated - get them you'll like it.

Is this a side specific part? It looks like the same part for both sides?

They are not side specific. If you want a used one, let me know.
Regards,
Tom

901 333 153 00

Jason
81 SC

Is there any danger in driving the car with this cracked (rusted) bracket? I've ordered new ones (From Pelican). It looks like it is going to be a great weekend and I would like to drive a bit. Parts probably won't be here til Tuesday the 13th.

Chris,

I wouldn't think there is much danger, it has been that way for a while with no symptoms or noises, right?

BTW, that Pelican diagram is upside down, or flipped wrong, because that 'loose' bushing inline with the one cover bolt is at the lower rear hole location on both sides ... so the spring plate can 'droop' during adjustment or replacement!

Nope, the diagram is 100% correct. On the early cars (like the 1973 that you have Warren), the spacer is indeed on the bottom. This diagram is for the 1974-89 chassis, and is specifically from a 911SC, where the spacer is on the top.

As for driving with a rusted out piece, it should be ok for the short term. However, this cap is a very important piece. Don't support your car with jack stands under the ends until you replace that piece...

-Wayne

Spacer goes on the bottom rear as Warren said.

i've just ordered (from pelican;) ) new outer spring plate covers, but from the catologue diagram its hard to see the part that usually sits on top of the jack stands?

the spring plate has the hole with the splines, but what covers this when installed?

Wayne,

I just replaced my bushing. '83 Cab has the spacer on the bottom!

If u r right, you're freaking me out!

do those covers fit pre 74 models also?

They should fit a '73. I just bought some for my car and they look exactly the same as the ones that came off.

Apparently the covers are not a good place to put the jack stands. Mine were pretty dented on the bottom. I would have replaced them anyway as they were in pretty bad shape on the inside.

I have always recommeded against using any place other than the torsion bar tubes for locating jack stands ... most stable location at the rear end of the car, and leaves room for complete suspension work access and removal as needed.

The 901.333.153.00 part fits all cars back to '65 ... according to my '65 - '68 parts catalog!

Easy access, as in ... too lazy to crawl under and position the jack stands ... does have it's limitations and drawbacks, at times!

I have a 71 911T and will be ordering these covers as mine are cracked and rusted. In the diagram in Shakenbake's email shows four bolts. My question is do the bolt screw in to threaded holes in the frame or are there nuts. Also can I replace these covers without affecting the ride height of the car.

Any assistance is appreciated. Pelican Parts and their tech pages are awsome.

There are no nuts. The bolts do screw in to the threaded holes in the car. The covers do not affect the ride height of the car.

Kees.

Thank you for the information. I plan on ordering these parts tomorrow. In the meantime I plan on spraying penetrating oil on to get the old ones ready for removal.

Thanks again.

Ramman,

Take the cover off before you order anything. You might find that your small project to change the covers will balloon into a full rear suspension rebuild after you discover the condition of your spring plate bushings.

If you have problems installing the new covers, buy some long and some medium length M10 bolts so you can pull the covers over the bushings.

Lastly, go to the User CP at the top of the board and put the year and model of your car in your signature. Although, it's not necessary for this post, it might be easier for others to help you out with other problems that are specific to certain cars. Welcome to the board!!!
Good luck.

Neilk:

Thanks for the advise. I planned on discussing this with Pelican when I ordered the covers. First project is to remove the undercoating that is covering the bolts. I will look in to the bushings.

Ian

If your covers look like the pictures, go ahead and do the Neatrix replacement bushings and a wheel alignment.

You will be amazed at the difference in the ride and handling they will make. Do a search and I'm sure you'll find out all the ins and outs of replacing the worn out rubber bushings.

Jim

'73 911