[TR] TR4A rear lever shocks

[dave]

1972 TR6.  Lowered with GoodParts stiffer springs, upgrade front sway bar,
added rear sway bar, stiffer valved lever shocks.  Lots of engine mods too.
Car is set up for autocross and my son does quite well in it.

Wife is not so fond of the very stiff ride.

https://www.goodparts.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jim Henningsen
Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 3:07 PM
To: 'TR List' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] TR4A rear lever shocks

List:
Forgot to attach a pic of the alternator, narrow pulley kit, and Macy's
hurricane fan installed.

Also, I have been playing with different shock setups on the rear of the 4A.
My 67 4A is an IRS with rebuilt lever shocks with upgraded valves for extra
stiffening.  My suspension is all new with polyurethane bushings and heavy
duty comp springs (1 inch lower).  I notice that on road undulations the
rear bottoms out easily.  My 6 had the tube shock conversion kit and I
installed that with new KYB gas shocks on the 4A.  Road like a modern car
but raised the rear end up a little too high for some reason.   Am I too
optimistic to think that lever shocks even rebuilt with upgraded valves are
going to be acceptable for handling?  Anyone have experience with a nice
firm setup that they would like to share.

Thanks in advance,
Jim Henningsen
Ocala, FL
61 3A
67 4A
75 6
81 8