[Healeys] Lowering a BJ8 - Cape shocks

[Steve B. Gerow]

James Sailer wrote:

> ...and in conjunction with
>conversion to tube shocks (both from Cape International), which as I recall
>lowered it an additional 1/4 inch. 

Jim,

I'm running the Cape rear tube shock kit and it lowers the car via the use of insufficient travel on the rear shocks. When I installed mine, with the car on stands, the rear axle didn't rest against the rubber pads on the frame rails. The shocks limited the rebound travel. Obviously this problem would be exacerbated on the BJ8 with its longer rear suspension travel.

The Cape lower mounts consist of an approximately 1/4" thick plate which sandwiches between the spring and lower spring plate. This has a stud extending from it which is the lower shock mount itself.

After driving, both lower shock mounts bent upward and the one on the passenger side is cracked halfway through. At some point I plan on replacing Cape's rear shocks with longer-travelling SPAX units and repairing the lower plates.

I've found Cape to be communicative for Sales but not for Service.

-- 
Steve Gerow
BN6 with Cape rear shocks