Lets definately keep this thread going. I have been tempted to convert to
tube shocks for some time now and am a month or so away from doing it (as
well as a front end rebuild, lowered springs, etc.) I would like to get as
much info from as many people as possible. I'm sure it would help out a
few others as well
ctp
ps - I added the mgs mailing list to the fray, hope no one minds.
At 10:11 PM -0500 1/6/98, Frank Clarici wrote:
>Tom Shirley wrote:
>
>> Ulix Goettsch wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi, it's me again - he who still hasn't bought shocks, but can't shut up
>> > about them.
>> > I am considering to order Frontline shock kits for front and rear from the
>> > UK. Including UPS, it's about $820 for everything - ouch!
>> > They use AVO shocks now which supposedly work better for the Spridget.
>> > I know enough about their front kit, but they have one for the rear that
>> > mounts the shock _vertically_ !
>>
>> A friend of mine has tube shocks on the front and rear of his 67 AH
>> Sprite. The shocks are from a Vette and are short. The car handles great
>> and the ride is decent. He fabricated the supports himself and I have
>> the plans that he drew up and used. If there were enough response, I
>> might consider offering the plans for a nominal fee (e.g. $10). Is
>> anyone interested?
>>
>
>I have heard of this in the past. Vette shocks and/or Chevy pick up truck
>shocks
>and you just switch the leaf spring brackets from right side of car to
>left side
>and vice versa and you have a $40 tube shock conversion.
>
>Any body have the details?
>I have also heard that "drivers" who convert to tube shocks revert to
>levers. I
>know of 3 personally, then again another friend (female) loves the ride
>with tube
>shocks, she is not a "driver" (her husband hates them)
>This is just what I have heard, I have not (or will not) convert to tubes.
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Too many Sprites
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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