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    For Sale NEW PHOTOS: Triumph TR3 Chassis Frame + Front Suspension, Fits TR2,TR3,TR3A,TR3B

    Triumph TR3 Chassis Frame with Front Suspension, Good Used Condition, 1957, Fits TR2, TR3, TR3A, and TR3B: This is a Triumph frame originally from a mid-year 1957 TR3. Approximate commission number TS18700. It's from a car that was built with front disk brakes, and it will fit all 1954-1962...
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    Just joined, thanks!

    Hi all, Thanks for letting me in. My Dad is a longtime British vehicle owner, lots of MGs, Triumphs and even a Vincent Black Shadow or two! Currently ripping around Calgary in a Daimler SP 250. I don't have a British car but I have several fibreglass American and Canadian made sports cars that...
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    Wanted TR6 rear trailing arms

    I'm looking for a pair of rear trailing arms for my TR6. Let me know if you have any you are looking to unload! Thanks, Tyler 707 761 2914
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    Rear quarter elliptical suspension changing

    Hi, I started to do this. First attempting to remove nut on bolt in bushing at rear of elliptical. Got nut off but can not get bolt out. It has a round head and a tab - could this be welded on??? Also was only able to get 10 leaf springs, looks like too much curve and people on line seem to...
  5. CZ_Dave

    MGB Is it worth doing the Shock Conversion Kit or Rebuilding Exsisting shocks?

    I'm looking into the Shock Conversion kits or rebuilding a couple of pairs as I have lots of shocks laying around the shop. Which do you think would be more efficient? Is there a youtube video on rebuilding MG Shocks?
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    TR4/4A Short or long tie rod end levers on TR4a

    Short or long STEERING levers on TR4a Hi Guys, been bruising my knuckles tearing down a 66/67 TR4a. Body is off the frame and frame is completely bare. It is on its way to a frame shop soon. In the mean time, I am restoring all of the underbody parts to shiny new. When I bought Frankenstein...
  7. sqbsprite

    TR6 Suspension Bushing Replacement.

    My main project this winter will be to replace all the suspension bushings on my '71 TR6. Today I made all the preliminary measurements of camber, toe-in and ride height. I plan on using the adjustable rear trailing arm mounts. I have noted the number of shims under each mount. See if you can...
  8. Intrisk

    BJ8 Front suspension screwed bush housing / threaded bush housing re-assembly gap

    My first post. The service manual (page L4) says that if the service tool 18 G 56 is unavailable, then bolt the lower spring plate into firmly position. Then screw bushes home evenly, etc. After backing off half a flat, there should be a 0.002 inch gap between the inner shoulder of the bush and...
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