Bob:
Although I've nothing against the factory or any other after market supplier
of tube shock conversions I'd vote for the kit from Rutherford Engineering.
I mounted the Koni kit on my 4 seater. Absolutely no issue with clearance
except for slight enlargements of the holes in the rear wooden panel. Even
uses the original shock boxes.
His 2-seater conversion is even neater, uses a hoop like the factory and
mounts the shocks further to the outside. Check prices, my list is from
July 66, notes price at 132.00 Brit Pounds, Konis are also available from
him at 92.00 Brit Pounds a pair. He also has a bolt-on rear axle kit for
82.47 Brit Pounds. Fax him at 01565 830803 for up-to-date info and prices.
Vern DJ
MSCCC
PS, our +4 4-seater actually has a rear suspension now, is faster in the
autocross, and no longer allows the axle to crack the frame over yumps.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Tescione <mogman@rpa.net>
To: morgans@Autox.Team.Net <morgans@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: December 10, 1998 2:57 PM
Subject: Tubular rear shocks and Negative Camber Plates
>Fellow Morganeers:
>
>I think I may have mentioned this in a previous posting, but never saw
>much follow up on it. Im considering replacing the lever arm shocks at
>the rear of my Mog with a tubular shock conversion. The car is only
>driven on the street (and not even that lately).
>
>Is there any reason (other than originality) that I should not consider
>this?
>
>Is the tubular support design that is offered inherently stronger than
>the lesser expensive and simpler bracketing made of angle irons?
>
>What is the number of the Koni shock that is offered for that rear
>Morgan application. It seems I should be able to buy it in the US with
>out having to pay for importation to the UK first.
>
>Any of you who have already done this conversion-Do you like it?
>
>Another similar suspension topic:
>Do the zero or negative camber conversions for the front of the Morgan
>offer any advantage for street driving?
>
>Thanks for your help and comments.
>
>Bob Tescione
>mogman@rpa.net
>1951 Plus 4 roadster
>Western NY Morgan Owners Group
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