<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,153)">Robert;<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,153)">Thank you!<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,153)">I assume this is the damper and company you're referring-to:<br><br><b> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/z35ondh">http://tinyurl.com/z35ondh</a><br><br></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,153)">I don't see any adjustable firmness feature, as you mentioned, <br>but perhaps<i> </i>I<i> </i>misunderstood<i>.<br><br></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,153)">Dave<b><i><br></i></b></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM, Robert M Lang <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:blang@mit.edu" target="_blank">blang@mit.edu</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p>I didn't see any responses to your query, so, here goes.</p>
<p>I've done a number of installs with the Apple HD option. For light duty, the upgrade is okay. Note that the shocks lubricate via the shaft, so the shocks will leak and you need to fill them from time to time. I have PLENTY of shock fluid, if you want some.
As far as ride, it's firm, but for my cars I run stiffer springs and the heavy shock action is needed. But Triumphs tend to ride firm anyway.</p>
<p>If anyone ever wants an explanation of how and why you should upgrade shocks, I'd be more than happy to explain.<br>
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<p>Some time ago, I wound up contacting a different vendor in WI that rebuilds Armstrongs. These folks use a modern seal on the shaft and they don't leak! They offer various upgrades, I have become a big fan of the externally adjustable upgrade because RACECAR,
but you can make them as soft of stiff as you like.</p>
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<p>The dude I worked with even has some videos on YouToob explaining how to rebuild lever shocks.</p>
<p>Check them out. I'm very satisfed with the service.</p>
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<div id="m_1876258226468238545divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><b>From:</b> NET <<a href="mailto:net-bounces@newenglandtriumphs.org" target="_blank">net-bounces@<wbr>newenglandtriumphs.org</a>> on behalf of David Friedlander via NET <<a href="mailto:net@newenglandtriumphs.org" target="_blank">net@newenglandtriumphs.org</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:19 PM<span class=""><br>
<b>To:</b> TR3 Triumphs; New England Triumphs<br>
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I note that Apply Hydraulics offers to rebuild TR3 shocks with a $10 <br>
extra charge for the heavy duty" option <strong><span class="m_1876258226468238545gmail-Apple-tab-span"></span></strong><span class="m_1876258226468238545gmail-Apple-tab-span">with "larger bronze bushing
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where main shaft rides. Shock valving is upgraded, 15% stiffer than <br>
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<span class="m_1876258226468238545gmail-Apple-tab-span">Anyone opted for the heavy duty option? It's not the nominal extra cost
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that concerns me -- it's the extra stiffness I'm wondering about.... <br>
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Comments anyone who's BTDT?<br>
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<span class="m_1876258226468238545gmail-Apple-tab-span">TIA,<br>
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