triumphs
[Top] [All Lists]

RE: [TR] Re: Rear Shock Conversion Frame Problems

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] Re: Rear Shock Conversion Frame Problems
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:14:02 -0700
> Disclaimer Notice:
> I am only expressing my opinion on the reason why sometimes 
> the frame cracks after installation of the tube shock 
> conversion brackets, not about the benefits or deficiencies 
> of installing the tube shock conversion kits on a vehicle.

Whew !  Must have been some interesting flame wars over there on the 6-pack
list !

Not that anyone cares, but I think Greg is right.  The increased lever arm,
plus the fact people do this upgrade in order to get much stiffer shocks,
greatly increases the forces and so increases the chances for cracks.

Randall


===  This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register
===     http://www.vtr.org



<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>