I had looked at them once and it seemed they had a tube or something that
was remotely controlled. I think I decided to not get them because it was
going to cost close to $200 each by the time I got them in my hand. Maybe I
should look at them again. Who's first you or me?
Charly Mitchel
TR6 #44
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Munson" <barry@penybryn.ca>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 12:40 PM
Subject: [Fot] FW: Triumph Lever shocks
> Amici - Has anyone had any experience these adjustable lever shocks?
> Thanks.
> Barry.
>
> To: barry@penybryn.ca
> Subject: Triump Lever shocks
>
> Barry,
> I attached a picture of the shocks. Only the knob on the
> valve has changed. Peter
>
> Thank you for asking about our adjustable Armstrong shocks.
>
> Having been in the remanufacturing business of Armstrong lever
> shocks for many, many years, we have had the opportunity to rebuild a few
> of
> the original Armstrong "Adjustable 22" externally adjustable shocks. You
> can
> find examples of these in some of the original special tuning parts
> manuals.
> Armstrong had different castings made for some of these models, but did
> not
> make them available for all of their various models of shocks. Because the
> body is somewhat larger and had a large adjusting knob, not all cars could
> be fitted with the "Adjustable 22" units.
>
> We have been able to use their same principles and apply them to a
> wider variety of lever shocks by employing an external and remotely
> mountable valve alleviating the need for new castings and fitment
> constraints.. The way the Adjustable 22's and our shocks work is by
> utilizing an extremely stiff modified main original "co-axial"
> valve assembly in the usual position, and providing a bypass circuit with
> a
> variable needle valve that allows adjustment of the volume of oil that
> passes through the co-axial main valve. (The "22" meant that Armstrong had
> 22 steps of adjustment.) Our valve is variable without steps, and can
> allow
> the shock to be locked solid without moving, to full, undampened movement.
> By machining the co-axial valve and replacing the springs with our custom
> made ones we succeed in providing a damping rate equivalent to full
> competition at 1-1/2 turns open of a potential 5 turns.
>
> The valve is of brass body full flow stainless steel needle
> construction. Connections between shock and valve are similar to brake
> hydraulic equipment. We've been able to test fit these on all of the
> models
> we offer to ensure accessibility and roadworthiness.
>
> Historically, shocks become less effective as the oil heats.
> Our experience has been at about 20 - 25 minutes of track work, the shocks
> lose their dampening. After several attempts, we are now using Redline's
> suspension oils, and have been very pleased with the performance,
> especially
> in this application.
>
> The modifications of the adjustable shocks are performed on our
> highly regarded remanufactured units. We install sleeve bearings in the
> bodies, install stainless shaft sleeves, and install radial lip oil seals.
> Pistons and bodies are selected for their proven reliability using the
> best
> combinations.
>
> Each order is custom made so that we can consider your intended
> use, as well as any additional equipment you may have that would affect
> the
> mounting of the valve. We also like to know if the ride height is
> significantly changed as we can ensure the pistons are working in their
> mid-range most of the time.
>
> Pricing
>
> Rears are $149.00 each
>
> Usual core charge deposits of $30.00 apply.
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions. We are always open
> to
> suggestions.
>
> Thanks again.
> Peter Caldwell
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