[6pack] Shock Conversion

[Bud Rolofson]

I run a similar wheel/tire setup.  No problems on that front.

But make sure your rubber stops on the trailing arms are adjusted so  
they do their job BEFORE the shock bottoms out.  Test the stops once  
the conversion is completely on by using a jack to raise the trailing  
arm until the rubber stops compress.  If your shocks bottom out before  
this happens then the brackets may rip from the frame and take a few  
pieces with it.  Ask me how I know.

Bud Rolofson

71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
levilevi at comcast.net




On Jul 23, 2011, at 9:40 AM, TRIUMPH6PK at aol.com wrote:

> My next project will be rebuilding the rear suspension on my 1971   
> TR6.
> I've red that converting  to tube shocks can cause tire  clearance   
> problems.
> I have Panasport 16" wheels fitted with 215  R55-16 Kumho tires. I'd  
> be
> interested in any advise from those with simular  setups.
> Thanks Doug
>
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