[Mgs] maybe to save others some time and frustration

[Max Heim]

You had better luck than I did. I was trying to do it without the engine or transmission in the car. I wound up piling 5 spare wheels and tires plus a heavy toolbox in the boot, plus everything else heavy I could find in the cockpit. Managed it, though.


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Max Heim
'66 MGB

> On Aug 16, 2020, at 7:18 PM, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
> 
> I’m redoing a 56 MGA.  Slowly. 
>  
> Had to put in new rebound straps in the rear.  The old ones were, well, shredded is the best description I can come up with.
>  
> I ordered new ones from https://www.bpnorthwest.com/ <https://www.bpnorthwest.com/> which is good considering the flack coming from Barney Gaylord’s site about the parts Moss was selling.
>  
> Since the car was on a lift, I was unable to attach them easily, and figured all I had to do was drop the lift down with a pair of ramps to catch the rear wheels.  Then the suspension would compress, and voila!  I could install the straps.
>  
> NO GOOD!!!!!  Checked on Barney’s site, and he said all you had to do was fully load the suspension and it was no problem to install the straps.  Couldn’t figure out what the problem was; thought of putting some sand bags in the trunk to maybe compress it some more.  Or maybe use some tie down ratchet straps to pull the frame and the suspension together.  Maybe loosen the rear u bolts to let the leaf springs come up a bit???
>  
> I was baffled.
>  
> My (grown) son came over today to help me.  that’s when I had an epiphany.  Maybe I need to load the WHOLE suspension!!  Grabbed another pair of ramps for the front, lowered the lift, and wow!  Then with my son sitting in the trunk I had tons of room to put the rebound straps in.  easy peasy!!!!
>  
> Obviously I’m not bragging.  Just thought I would share my experience to save others from the frustration I went through.  
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