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Subject: TR6 Suspension
From: scott suhring <suhring@lancnews.infi.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 21:58:29 -0700
Organization: InfiNet
It's been a while since I've posted a question to the 
list, so here is one that has been discussed 
extensively....


I am getting my thoughts together for the winter project,
front and rear suspension rebuilds, and have some 
questions and seeking a list pole.

1.  I can get a pair of new Koni shocks from a club
    member for $60 (both), so that part is answered.
    For general driving with occassional let it
    lose back road enjoyment, what is the best setting
    (I don't want to have to take the springs out
    every time I want to firm up the shocks).

2.  I would like to keep the leaver shocks in the back
    but may replace or upgrade the oil. Has anyone done
    this and what oil did you use?

3.  Now for the big drum role....I am at the crossroad
    for what springs to get. I spoke to a well versed TR6
    mechanic who suggested stock on the front and upgraded
    sem-competition for the rear (I'm not using his exact
    words but you get the idea).  He also suggested that 
    if you don't have much squat, don't replace them.  Any
    experience with the life of springs (I have 123,000+ miles
    on mine and can't speak for how it was previously driven).
    Your thoughts and experience with the front and rear 
    springs will be much appreciated.

4.  I am replacing all the bushings and collars, etc......

Thanks in advance (TIA).

Scott Suhring
Elizabethtown, PA
'70 TR6

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