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Re: RIDE 64b vs 64tr4

To: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: RIDE 64b vs 64tr4
From: Aaron Johnson <sugar@holly.ColoState.EDU>
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 13:43:40 -0700 (MST)
Cc: padraic mullin <paddyfm@hotmail.com>, mgs@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
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:

> 
> On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, padraic mullin wrote:
> 
> > 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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