Looks like Woodhead is still araound as part of the ever-expanding (and
always surprising) Thyssen-Krupp empire:
http://www.thyssenkrupp-technologies.com/en/standorte/detail.html&orga_id=801210
I seem to recall that, back in the 60s when I still lived in England,
Woodhead were looked upon as an upgrade over the standard Armstrongs, but I
could be wrong on that count.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Nathanson" <jeffn@msystech.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 11:10 PM
Subject: [TR] Woodhead Front Shocks for TR6
>I was replacing the front bushings and springs on my '72 TR6. Of course, I
>had to remove the shocks and found that they were made by "Woodhead" .
>Never heard of them. So, I went on the net and found that they were made in
>England. Were they the the original shocks? Don't think so, since the car
>didn't ride like they were worn. Anyone ever heard of Woodhead? Also, I do
>want to replace them. But, don't want to spend over $50 each. BPNW lists a
>KYB for about $46. Would like but that it takes a week to arrive at my
>door. Anyone know the model KYB that BPNW sells?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff N.
> '72 TR6
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