TR6 TR6 Rear Tube Shock Conversions

[alansimon]

I am about to take my TR6 out of the garage and start working on it. One project in mind is a rear tube shock conversion. I have seen kits from Blind Moose, Spax and a really nice one from Revington TR in England requiring welding. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? I am particularly interested in pitfalls, such as frame cracking. Also, which tube shocks have forum members used and with what success?

Thank you.

 

[Geo Hahn]

Try this...

https://www.britishcarforum.com/ubbthread...part=1&vc=1

 

[Paul Johnson]

Alan, I used the kit from Victoria. It's now three years old, with about 15k on it, and no issues have come up. Took 45 minutes to install, from opening the tool box to washing hands.

 

[Webb Sledge]

I also have the Vicky Brit kit with KYB gas shocks. Works great, looks good, and stops the tail wiggling around everytime you take a corner. It was also very easy to put on.

 

[Simon TR4a]

The kit shown in the link provided by Geo is the one I put in about 4-5 years ago and it has been excellent, very easy installation, seems much stronger than it needs to be, tidy welds, and it mounts in the original bolt holes.
I have Spax shocks as my springs are uprated, I like them too.
Simon.

 

[alansimon]

Thanks to all who responded.

Simon, where did you get the SPAX shocks and what model/part number are they. Thank you.

Alan

 

[jerrybny]

Alan, I also have the kit from Victoria. They have been on the car for about 4 years w/o any problems.

 

[vettedog72]

I am glad I got the tube shock conversion; however, if I had more time for the hobby, I would keep the stock shocks and experiment with different weight oils. If any one wants a pair of lever shocks with arms etc. (and in reasonable working condition) you can have them (gratis) as they are scheduled for the trash. They are in Lilburn, GA.

 

[Rabid_Dolphin]

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Alan, I used the kit from Victoria. It's now three years old, with about 15k on it, and no issues have come up. Took 45 minutes to install, from opening the tool box to washing hands.

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Mine took 2 hours and a drill press. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[trboost]

That's pretty good, it would have taken me much longer to use a drill press instead of the shock kit /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif Just kidding.
I guess you ran into a problem, fill us in.

 

[Paul Johnson]

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That's pretty good, it would have taken me much longer to use a drill press instead of the shock kit

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Hey, that's a great idea; that way one could accurately set ride height; could even have a little vernier on the dash to make fine adjustments while driving.

 

[Simon TR4a]

Sorry, Alan, I wasn't following the thread for a few days.
I don't know the model but the body of the shock is yellow and they adjust externally, probably most of the Spax do, I purchased them locally in Toronto as part of the kit.
Simon.

 

[Rabid_Dolphin]

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That's pretty good, it would have taken me much longer to use a drill press instead of the shock kit /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif Just kidding.
I guess you ran into a problem, fill us in.

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Ehhhh it was just your basic stock-aftermarket alignment issues. I gave it the old: "Oh yeah? Well then it's the drill press for you!"

 

[trboost]

If you used the one piece kit from any of the popular houses it's supposed to fit the stock bolt patern from the lever units. If it didn't double check the mounting points for stress or weld seperations. If all is good go tear up some asphalt. I think you'll find the wheel control & ride to much improved.