Word on the street is that Scott Hower said:
> Happy New Year to the MG list!
>
> Santa left a set of Konis under the tree this year and I just finished
> installing the front shocks. The catalogs don't give a very good
> perspective on how these are installed, so I thought I'd post some
> photos in the event anyone is interested.
I'm interested!
> The install is straightforward. The brackets in the kit are very well
> fabricated, although the hardware supplied was a bit suspect - no
> grade markings. I've heard that the Spax kits tend to loosen up
> over time, so I tossed the bolts into my spares box and stopped
> in at the local Caterpillar dealer for some good quality hardware.
>
> For those that are curious, here is what is included in the kit:
>
> http://home.att.net/~howersl/koni.jpg
>
> And here's the installed shock. The front bracket fits underneath the
> stock damper assy (whose valve guts are removed).
Ah I see, I was confused as to why the original lever shock was still
there
> I decided to rebuild
> the calipers while I had them off. Is it just me, or is that dust seal ring
> nearly impossible to get seated straight?
It's NOT just you. PITA.
> http://home.att.net/~howersl/front.jpg
>
> Hope to get the rear shocks installed in the next week. I'll post more
> photos if anyone is interested. Has anyone installed a set of Doug
> Jackson's composite leaf springs? If so, can you comment?
No experience with the composite springs, but I'd love to see the rest
of the pics.
Skye
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