[TR] Rear Shock mount details--TR4A ~ 6

[Bob Danielson]

Jim,
 First off........nice job with Master's harness. I wish I had thought of
that cable wrap that you used. Very slick.

As to the shock issue, I assume you're referring to the Blind Moose or BPNW
conversion that utilizes the stock lever shock mount and can crack that
mount over time. This was recently discussed at length in the 6-Pack Forum
after one member experienced the failure. I had just ordered the Blind Moose
conversion which was originally developed by Herman Van Den Akker of 5 speed
Toyota conversion fame. I ended up having a long phone call with Herman who
has seen the failure but only in cars that HAD NOT added the reinforcing
bracket. It's a pretty simple fix that I documented here:
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/BlindMoose.htm I don't think anyone puts more
miles on a Triumph than Herman and Helena do and his mounts have held up
fine with the brace.


Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org 

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[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bauder
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:20 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Rear Shock mount details--TR4A ~ 6

I am replacing the tubular shock mounts on my TR250. I want to avoid the
possibility of frame cracks as reported by the FOT recently. However, as I
removed the stock Armstrong Lever Shocks 3 or 4 years ago, I have forgotten
exactly how they were mounted to the chassis.

The parts book shows that the bolts use only a 'special' flat washer. They
are available from Moss and I purchased a set. They appear to be a smaller
than standard diameter hardened flat washer. In the past I have usually used
lock washers in this type of application.  

Do any of you folks on the list have any strong opinions on what is best for
mounting these lever arm shocks?

Thanks in advance,

Jim
Jim Bauder
480-309-9525
'68 TR250 CD47L
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.triumphowners.com/647
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