[Healeys] Uprated shock absorber valves

[Simon Lachlan]

I have a MkII BT7........................

So, I'll be fitting new rear springs later in the year and was wondering
about the rear shocks. Has anyone fitted the so-called "uprated valves"?
With what effect?

I'm still keen on this Alpine excursion next year and I know that the rear
end height and suspension is an area that'll need attention. Yes, I know
that height is a spring function, but I think that some of the tracks I've
chosen will be pretty bouncy! And my car's suspension is pretty
low/soggy....springs are possibly original!

 

Am watching the springs interleaving thread with interest. Not sure yet if
my new springs have the zinc, or anything. They appear to have clips on
either end which would possibly defy disassembly and reassembly. They look a
little "one time only". Haven't been there yet. 

 

I can say that one of the 4 bushes had the wrong internal size and had to be
drilled out a little!

Simon