401 Front suspension gators

zbigmak · #1 (**permalink**) 10-11-20, 03:32 PM

Geoff
thank you very much. I purchased a set of gaiters several years ago from the Bristol Car Club in Australia. Try as I may I could not find any in the UK.
If I remember correctly the postage cost me more than the actual gaiters themselves.
From memory I have 4 in total - 2 large ones and 2 small ones which I assume go on kingpins.
The large ones seem to be pretty evident (there is a picture in the 401 workshop manual) which show the laces facing downwards.
The smaller ones I have to admit I have no idea how they should be fitted.
Any pics would be gratefully appreciated.
George

zbigmak · #2 (**permalink**) 13-11-20, 06:37 PM

Well for those interested I have finally dug out the leather gators and have found that there are in fact 6 in total.
Now I am struggling to see how they fit on the car.
Ideas, photos or guidance welcome.
George

zbigmak · #3 (**permalink**) 20-11-20, 03:36 PM

Gaitors fitted. Photo attached.

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Originally Posted by zbigmak

Geoff
thank you very much. I purchased a set of gaiters several years ago from the Bristol Car Club in Australia. Try as I may I could not find any in the UK.
If I remember correctly the postage cost me more than the actual gaiters themselves.
From memory I have 4 in total - 2 large ones and 2 small ones which I assume go on kingpins.
The large ones seem to be pretty evident (there is a picture in the 401 workshop manual) which show the laces facing downwards.
The smaller ones I have to admit I have no idea how they should be fitted.
Any pics would be gratefully appreciated.
George

Quote:

Originally Posted by zbigmak

Well for those interested I have finally dug out the leather gators and have found that there are in fact 6 in total.
Now I am struggling to see how they fit on the car.
Ideas, photos or guidance welcome.
George