On my Jeep CJ7, I run Rancho RS9000 shocks which are adjustable (1-mild to
5-stiff). Rancho shocks are made by Monroe and run about $65 each. I
wonder if there is a Rancho equivalent to the Monroe shock--although
Rancho's focus is on the offroad market. If someone can email me the Monroe
part/model number, I'll give them a ring.
Nick
73B
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Lawrie Alexander
> Sent: Monday, October 26, 1998 7:04 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: MGB Tube shock conversion
>
>
> OK, here's the report I intended to post yesterday.............
>
> Following the instructions on Skye Poier's excellent website, I bought the
> items listed. The Monroe SensaTracs (as reported earlier) actually cost
> around $37 apiece, which kinda blew the "do the job for $40" plan out the
> window. Also, the long bolts were about 1/2" too long and the short ones
> were way too short. I also determined that, since the hole in the
> eye of the
> shock plate is 1/2", it would be better to run a 1/2" drill bit
> through the
> shock and use 1/2" bolts at the bottom, to make a stronger, more secure
> mount.
>
> On the road, the Monroe SensaTracs, being gas-filled, actually
> add a bit of
> bounce to the suspension. (When you compress them, they automatically
> stretch back out to full length when you let go, unlike a shock which is
> just a damper.) This, to my way of thinking, gives the car (a
> 77B) a bit of
> a "rubbery" feel at the back on smooth roads. However, the damping is
> definitely better than with the regular lever arm shocks.
>
> At which point, a comment is needed. If you are replacing
> worn-out lever arm
> shocks, your perception of the difference the tube shocks make will be
> different than if you are - as I was - replacing a perfectly serviceable
> pair of lever arm shocks. I mention this only to put some
> perspective on the
> claims made occasionally for just how good the tube shocks are!
>
> The ride with the Monroe SensaTracs over ripply roads is better than with
> the lever arms. Road-holding seems about the same, although I
> have noticed a
> tendency to spin the inside tire on a tight turn more than before.
>
> Conclusion? The basic set-up is good (with the change of lower bolt
> diameter) and installation is quick and easy. Skye's listed instructions
> should recommend new spring-to-axle pads, though, as these are
> almost always
> worn out and this is the perfect time to replace them. I'm going to do
> another set-up on another car soon, and I'll try and find some non-gas
> shocks to see if they eliminate the odd feeling the Monroes give.
> If not, I
> will for sure try the very much less expensive Gabriels that Jim reported
> on!
>
> In any event, unless you want the adjustability of the Spax shocks or the
> originality of the lever arms, this conversion is a great way to keep the
> rear springs on your B under control.
>
> Lawrie
> British Sportscar Center
>
>
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