Hi Scott,
I'm in the middle of this project on my TR4 (a bit more radical than
your plans) and while there are differences in our cars, there are a lot
of similarities too.
I have had Konis for years and they are excellent, you don't need to
pull the springs to adjust, just loosen the nuts at the top and turn the
shaft. This will allow you to tune them easily once on the car. For $60,
if you don't want them, I do!
Incidently, if your Konis are used and need refurbishing, I found GM
orange engine paint is exactly the same color as Koni orange.
The lever shocks are fine, I've heard from many people that you can use
40 or 50 weight motor oil to stiffen them up. You can also change the
valves. For example, I'm using a set originally spec'ed for MGB front
shocks on the rear of my car. I am currently using standard shock oil.
I strongly encourage replacing all rubber bushings with polyurethane. It
tightens up the suspension and holds up a lot longer. I even have
urethane throughout the front end on my Ford Aerostar "Triumph Support
Vehicle" (TSV).
When it comes to springs, I'm trying out competition springs all the way
around, but this is an area of personal preferences and certainly TR4s
and TR6s are quite different.
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
'62 TR4 #CT17602
scott suhring wrote:
> It's been a while since I've posted a question to the
> list, so here is one that has been discussed
> extensively....
>
> I am getting my thoughts together for the winter project,
> front and rear suspension rebuilds, and have some
> questions and seeking a list pole.
>
> 1. I can get a pair of new Koni shocks from a club
> member for $60 (both), so that part is answered.
> For general driving with occassional let it
> lose back road enjoyment, what is the best setting
> (I don't want to have to take the springs out
> every time I want to firm up the shocks).
>
> 2. I would like to keep the leaver shocks in the back
> but may replace or upgrade the oil. Has anyone done
> this and what oil did you use?
>
> 3. Now for the big drum role....I am at the crossroad
> for what springs to get. I spoke to a well versed TR6
> mechanic who suggested stock on the front and upgraded
> sem-competition for the rear (I'm not using his exact
> words but you get the idea). He also suggested that
> if you don't have much squat, don't replace them. Any
> experience with the life of springs (I have 123,000+ miles
> on mine and can't speak for how it was previously driven).
> Your thoughts and experience with the front and rear
> springs will be much appreciated.
>
> 4. I am replacing all the bushings and collars, etc......
>
> Thanks in advance (TIA).
>
> Scott Suhring
> Elizabethtown, PA
> '70 TR6
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MZ
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