[TR] TR3 Rear Shock Absorbers

[FRED E THOMAS]

Todd, this is a 60 year old "Sports-Car", with 60 year old mechanical 
designs, enjoy it, anyone can buy a "Miata", the beauty and fun are in a T/R 
!!!!
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Richmond" <twr at frii.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Rear Shock Absorbers


> Thanks to all that responded to my inquiries about the
> TR3 lever shocks.  One thing I'm still not clear on is
> what the consensus is on the stiffness of the rear
> suspension as a whole.  Some seemed to suggest a softer
> ride might be desirable, and attainable by greasing the
> leaf springs.  Others commented that a stiffer shock
> response can be attained by switching to a higher
> viscosity oil in the shocks.
>
> So, I'm interested to hear what others think on this
> topic.  Are TR3's too stiff, or not stiff enough?  I
> guess it depends on personal preference and what kind
> of driving you're planning on doing, but I'm still
> curious to hear what people think.  After all, I've
> never actually ridden in a TR3 yet.   :)
>
> Todd Richmond
> Fort Collins, Colorado
> 1959 TR3A TS54425L
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