[Fot] Spitfire Front Shocks

[Brad Eells]

All,

Looks like this is what I am looking for:

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GSA366SPAXAS

Thanks!


*Brad Eells*
*Chino CA*
*#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3*
*#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4*
*1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!*




On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 6:10 AM Mike Harmuth <ofracer at gmail.com> wrote:

> I use the Spax adjustable perch shocks (they make a non adjustable set as
> well, so be sure you're getting the right one). I like the "stiffness"
> adjustment feature, you can make changes to the settings without  jacking
> the car up, just reach under the car and twist the knob. I find I run
> around  7 clicks from soft (out of ~20) and Watkins Glen and 10 on smoother
> tracks like Thompson and Lime Rock. I've had one fail, after launching the
> car at Pocono, and a second set just wore out after 10 years.
>
> mike h
>
> On Sun, Jan 9, 2022 at 11:25 PM Brad Eells via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Amici,
>>
>> A quick shock question. My Mk3 had a custom set up for front ride height
>> adjustability with a set of shocks that are not salvageable.
>>
>> I put a set of Koni's on the car during the rebuild but find the front
>> riding high, or basically stock ride height.
>>
>> The only adjustable ride height shocks I can find is the GAZ model that
>> appears to be only available at Rimmers.
>>
>> Is this the modern solution and any thoughts on how stiff to set them
>> when installed?
>>
>> Thanks and Happy New Year!
>>
>>
>> *Brad Eells*
>> *Chino CA*
>> *#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3*
>> *#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4*
>> *1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!*
>>
>>
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