Hello Everyone:
Last year I installed a KYB tube shock setup that I bought from BPNW. I
also installed new spring mounting rubbers, top and bottom while I had the
systems apart. The ride was much improved and I've been quite happy with
the results since.
Best regards,
Walt Fogle
'69 TR6, CC30689L
Woodinville, WA
>
>Not a big difference in handling. The ride I think is better, but it's
>usually a case of replacing a pair of worn out levers with the new
>tubes, so it's a tough comparison. I have had trouble in the past with
>the levers working loose and banging, and leaking around the shaft, so
>when it came time to put shocks on my personal car, I bought the KYB gas
>setup.
>
>Jim
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <jay_welch@juno.com>
>To: <jimmble@adelphia.net>
>Cc: <RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 5:40 AM
>Subject: Re: susp update
>
>
> > I just ordered a set of these from BPNW. They are on sale, I think
>they
> > were $149 including Spax shocks. They supply them to Victoria British
>so
> > you can look in their catalog for pictures. Did they make much of a
> > difference in ride and handling?
> >
> > Jay Welch - Abington, MA
> > Member "Cape Cod British Car Club"
> > http://clubs.hemmings.com/capecodbritish/
> > 1971 TR6 project and 1973 TR6 driver
> >
> > On Sun, 22 Jul 2001 04:17:11 -0400 "James Franks"
><jimmble@adelphia.net>
> > writes:
> > > I recommend the shock kit from British Parts NW that has the gas
> > > rears.
> > > It's the easiest to install, and is by far the best design. It
> > > requires
> > > NO DRILLING to your body!
> > >
> > > My only concern with either kit is that the old shock is your
> > > suspension
> > > limit. (where the bottom of the lever arm meets the rubber bumper on
> > > the
> > > frame). Too much travel in this direction allows the spring to
> > > unseat
> > > and/or the half-shaft axle to contact the frame. Are the tubes
> > > adequate
> > > in controlling the lower rear suspension limit? Nobody seems to be
> > > complaining, so I guess they will do. I have toyed with the idea of
> > > working up a 'bump stop' but never got around to it.
> > >
> > > My .02 dollars (with personal experience with both kits)
> > >
> > > Jim Franks
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov>
> > > To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 5:27 PM
> > > Subject: susp update
> > >
> > >
> > > > I got some diagnosis on my suspension - turns out the bolt that
> > > mounts
> > > > the left shock to the chassis was missing. It was probably loose
> > > and
> > > > when I hit that aberration in the road it snapped off. All around
> > > my
> > > > shocks are tired, but the springs are OK. I'm going to go for the
> > > Monroe
> > > > tube conversion kit. I can always upgrade to Konis later.
> > > > While its at the shop I'm going to have them replace my
> > > deteriorated
> > > > diff mounts and worn upper ball joints. I'd like to attempt this
> > > myself
> > > > but at this time I don't have any garage space to work on my car -
> > > so
> > > > I'm going to have the shop do it.
> > > > Nevertheless I can't wait to see how it feels with the
> > > tubes...I'll
> > > > give some feedback after I do some driving this weekend -
> > > > Cheers
> > > > Ryan
> > > > '71 Sapphire
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