Biggest pitfall concerns the rebound-strap stubs on the axle - they are
prime candidates for shearing off. Use plenty of penetrating fluid in
advance, or cut/grind the old nuts off, or possibly cut the old rubbers off
and apply heat taking due account of the proximity of fuel tank and pipes!!!
If the worst happens I have heard of people drilling the remaining part of
the pin and using a split-pin to retain the strap.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig D. Niederst <niederst@telerama.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 5:11 AM
Subject: Tube shock conversion
> Going to be installing the Moss tube shock conversion kit for the rear of
my
> '71 MGB tomorrow. Directions look simple enough, but I was wondering if
> there are any pitfalls to be careful of? Will be replacing both of the
> broken rebound straps while I'm back there, and also the rubber spring
pads.
> Surprisingly, the bump stops are in good shape. Should I replace anything
> else while I'm back there? TIA.
>
> Craig
> '71 B
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