Here is another way to get your 4 to handle like a B. Take all of the
good suspension desion from the 4. Change the front A arms to Lever
A-arms and remove the coil springs and replace with some nice leaf
springs.
aaron
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Malcolm Walker wrote:
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> On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, padraic mullin wrote:
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> > i have 2 essentially "new" brits 64b & 64tr4)
> > the b rides much better (e.g., handles bumps and potholes like a new,
> > small car)
>
> It's because the B (like new, small cars) don't handle well enough to
> allow you to drive around poholes and bumps, so they soften the suspension
> to compensate ;-)
>
> > any ideas why?
> > more importantly, what can i do to my tr4 to make ride more like my b
>
> Umm... experiment? Try slightly lighter oil in the rear shocks. Tighten
> your seat belt and enjoy the ride. let some air out of the tires. Take
> the top down on the 4 so you don't hit your head :-)
>
> -Malcolm ('62 TR4 and no B)
> * There is a FAQ for this list! Its temporary home is:
> http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/walker/triumph/trfaq.htm
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