Anybody ever rebuild a lever arm shock?

[PAUL161]

Peter rebuilt a pair for me 10/12 years ago for our MGB and there still in perfect condition. He rebuilt my 55TF shocks about 8/9 years ago and they are also in perfect condition! They also look like new when you get them back. I should have said (Better) than new!

 

[vping]

Post from the post. Don't even have that TD anymore. I do have another which I have to finish up, either before or after the T.

 

[DutchConnection]

Just curious to know what it takes to rebuild any of the lever arm shocks that are on our cars.

In spite of the horror stories, it depends on what you're after? I imagine maybe only a refill/refresher with hydraulic oil (and if needed replacements of gaskets)? If that is the case, easypeazy. Youtube is your friend and then your workbench and some spanners, order the right fluid (basically the same as put in motorbike forks, fork oil) order the correct type (cork) gasket replacement sets and get on with it. I did 4 onnmy Healey Sprite in 2 hours (the first took 1 hour careful stepbystep tryout, the other 3 now routinely).

Consider reading up on the viscosity rating of the suitable hydraulic fluid. You can refill the front lever arms with one grade higher stiffness than recommended for good steering control and the rear with the recommended stiffness fluid for comfort.

 

[DutchConnection]

Just curious to know what it takes to rebuild any of the lever arm shocks that are on our cars.