[TR] IRS rear shock question

[dave northrup]

Of the car?


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From: Dean <tr3a58dean at gmail.com>
Date: 5/18/22 12:34 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye at comcast.net>, Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net>, Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question

All
         I missed the part about being in reference to IRS cars and had solid axle cars on my mind. The bolts on the IRS cars might need to be different lengths or thread.
Sorry about the mix up but I was a TR3 racer and not a IRS car racer.
I blame it on age….

Dean


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From: DAVE HOGYE<mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:19 PM
To: Dean<mailto:tr3a58dean at gmail.com>; Dave Connitt<mailto:dconnitt at fuse.net>; Triumphs<mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] IRS rear shock question

Excellent information, Dean.
I appreciate your expert tips and suggestions.
I'll be looking into these fasteners for this application.
With due respect,
Dave H.
On 05/17/2022 10:19 AM Dean <tr3a58dean at gmail.com> wrote:


I started using ARP bolts that have a different size socket for the head but still is 3/8-24 in size. With these there is
Room for the socket and can get them really tight.

Summit has them in 3/8 – 24 X1.00 with a head that is 12 point and takes a 7/16 socket. Also has a built in flange washer. With this you can use a 7/16 12 point socket. Summit number ARP-744-1000. Package of 5 $12.59

I also use a 3/8-24 nut that also takes a 7/16 12 point socket. Summit number ARP-300-8332. Package of
10 $13.59

A regular 3/8 – 24 bolt takes a 9/16 socket.

Works for me
Dean Tetterton




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From: DAVE HOGYE<mailto:dlhogye at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 11:39 PM
To: Dave Connitt<mailto:dconnitt at fuse.net>; Triumphs<mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question

I can't recall exactly what I did there, but changing the standard hardware is a good place to start.  The fatter the purchase on the shock side the better.  I think I used a grade8 hard washer to grab as much of the shock as possible under the bolt head.  I think an allen head bolt might provide a better purchase for tightening, or I ground down a 9/16" socket to better fit the bolt head.  I think I used a longer bolts too.  Adding another nut to lock things is place.  If I get a chance, I'll take a good look at what I did and get back to you.  The frame mount can get worn out of round too, if it's been loose a few times.
Dave H.
> On 05/16/2022 6:01 PM Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net> wrote:
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