I used the info from the list and made my own kit for under $50., What a
differance.
I had bought the Vicky Brit kit and both the shocks failed right away. The list
has all the info I dont have the numbers handy but its a real improvement. Carl
E.
"Brinkman, Gerardo V" wrote:
> Todd wrote:
>
> I need to replace the rear shocks in my 69 MGC Roadster.
> Which would you suggest?
>
> 1. Have the lever arm shocks rebuilt along with installing the heavy-dut=
> y
> shock valves.
> 2. Install the Monroe Tube shock conversion from Moss.
> 3. Install the SPAX tube shock conversion.
>
> I have had very good service from rebuilt shocks purchased from Brit-Tek.
> I talked to the owner about his sourcing and he replied that he uses a
> company
> in England as his source of rebuilds.
>
> I tried the Spax and the uprated lever arms over the past few years and last
> winter
> I changed the suspension back to totally stock (like MG designed it !!!). I
> think the stock
> configuration works perfectly for a road car which sees occasional spirited
> driving.
>
> Uprating the suspension, gives that car a harsher ride, and it can not
> absorb the pot-holes/bumps
> as well as the stock systems. Here in NJ absorbing pot-holes is an important
> facto, especially
> as you drive closer to New York City !!!
>
> I used Apple about 10 years ago and was totally disappointed. The front pair
> lasted
> less than 3 months.
> gerry
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